The week in questions

Question 1

Which two countries have agreed to deepen cooperation on AI security?

1. USA and Canada
2. UK and Australia
3. Germany and France
4. Japan and South Korea

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UK and Australia

The UK and Australia have agreed to deepen cooperation on AI security, with a new partnership between the UK AI Security Institute and the Australian AI Safety Institute.

Question 2

According to NHS England, approximately how many lung cancers have been detected early thanks to scanning trucks?

1. 5,000
2. 7,500
3. 10,500
4. 15,000

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10,500

New NHS data shows 10,678 lung cancers have been detected through the programme since it began, with more than three quarters of which were caught at stages one or two.

Question 3

Which country did the UK Foreign Office issue an 'avoid all but essential travel' warning for?

1. Bahrain
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Oman

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United Arab Emirates

The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has upgraded its travel advice for the United Arab Emirates, urging British nationals to avoid all but essential trips to the country due to regional escalation.

Question 4

Which company presented the Tau (τ) Scaling Law at the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS)?

1. Samsung
2. TSMC
3. Huawei
4. Intel

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Huawei

At the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), He Tingbo from HUAWEI presented the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, a new principle for guiding the future development of the semiconductor industry.

Question 5

Which NASCAR driver was honored at the Coca-Cola 600 after passing away?

1. Jeff Gordon
2. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
3. Kyle Busch
4. Jimmie Johnson

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Kyle Busch

The racing world honored NASCAR legend Kyle Busch after his death at age 41 before the Coca-Cola 600.

Question 6

Which country's president has allowed the Iranian team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup after the US refused?

1. Canada
2. Mexico
3. Brazil
4. Argentina

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Mexico

The President of Mexico allowed the Iranian team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup after the US refused.

Question 7

What is the name of the spacecraft that China launched with astronauts heading to its space station?

1. Shenzhou 21
2. Shenzhou 22
3. Shenzhou 23
4. Shenzhou 24

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Shenzhou 23

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.

Question 8

Which company did Shein buy, a company that once sold millennials the dream of ethical, affordable luxury?

1. Everlane
2. Warby Parker
3. Outdoor Voices
4. Allbirds

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Everlane

Shein bought Everlane, which once sold millennials the dream of ethical, affordable luxury.

Question 9

Which former SNP chief admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the party?

1. Alex Salmond
2. Angus Robertson
3. Peter Murrell
4. John Swinney

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Peter Murrell

Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband and former SNP chief, admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the party.

Question 10

Which country is Israel escalating strikes in, with Netanyahu vowing to 'crush' Hezbollah?

1. Syria
2. Lebanon
3. Gaza
4. Egypt

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Lebanon

Israel is escalating strikes in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to 'crush' Hezbollah.

Question 11

Which former DUP leader's sex offences trial began this week?

1. Arlene Foster
2. Peter Robinson
3. Jeffrey Donaldson
4. Ian Paisley Jr.

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Jeffrey Donaldson

Jeffrey Donaldson's long-delayed historical sex offences trial officially began in Northern Ireland this week. He faces multiple charges, including rape and indecent assault.

Question 12

What is the UKHSA warning the public to do if someone becomes unwell due to the heat?

1. Drink plenty of water
2. Call 999
3. Take a cold shower
4. Stay indoors

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Call 999

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning advising the public to call 999 if someone becomes unwell due to the ongoing heatwave.

Question 13

Which tennis player defied the odds with a groundbreaking French Open win?

1. Emma Raducanu
2. Katie Boulter
3. Fran Jones
4. Harriet Dart

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Fran Jones

Fran Jones defied the odds with a groundbreaking win at the French Open.

Question 14

What is the name of the new economic strategy introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves?

1. Reevesonomics
2. Starmernomics
3. Securonomics
4. Labournomics

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Securonomics

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has introduced a new economic strategy dubbed 'securonomics,' focusing on boosting production and strengthening supply chains.

Question 15

Which company's shares fell after launching its first EV?

1. Tesla
2. Ford
3. Ferrari
4. BMW

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Ferrari

Ferrari's stock fell after launching its first-ever EV, called the Luce.

Question 16

Which football club announced that Nuno Espírito Santo would be staying on as head coach?

1. Tottenham Hotspur
2. West Ham United
3. Nottingham Forest
4. Aston Villa

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West Ham United

West Ham United have confirmed that Nuno Espírito Santo will remain their head coach, aiming for a Premier League return.

Question 17

What is the UK Met Office warning about?

1. Heavy snow
2. Severe flooding
3. Thunderstorms
4. Extreme heat

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Thunderstorms

The UK Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.

Question 18

Which supermarket has overtaken Morrisons to become the UK's fifth largest?

1. Aldi
2. Lidl
3. Tesco
4. Sainsbury's

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Lidl

Lidl has surpassed Morrisons to become the fifth-largest supermarket in Great Britain, with sales rising 8.8% year on year.

Question 19

Resident doctors in England are planning to stage a strike in June over what issue?

1. Working conditions
2. Staff shortages
3. Pay dispute
4. Lack of resources

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Pay dispute

Resident doctors in England are set to stage a four-day strike in June due to a long-running dispute over jobs and pay.

Question 20

Which country did a dissident flee from to South Korea in a rubber boat?

1. North Korea
2. China
3. Japan
4. Vietnam

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China

A dissident was detained in South Korea after fleeing from China in a rubber boat.

Question 21

Which country's president, Hlaing, is India set to host, prompting criticism from the exiled government?

1. Thailand
2. Myanmar
3. Bangladesh
4. Sri Lanka

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Myanmar

India is scheduled to host Myanmar's President Hlaing, a move that has drawn criticism from the exiled government, who have labelled him a 'terrorist junta leader'.

Question 22

What is the name of the new economic strategy introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, focusing on boosting production and strengthening supply chains?

1. Productivity Plus
2. Supply Chain Surge
3. Securonomics
4. Growth Guarantee

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Securonomics

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has introduced a new economic strategy called 'securonomics,' which aims to boost production and strengthen supply chains.

Question 23

Which company was fined €200m by the EU for allowing the sale of illegal and dangerous items?

1. Alibaba
2. Shein
3. Temu
4. Amazon

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Temu

The EU fined Temu €200m for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous products on its platform.

Question 24

What is the name of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President who attended an Executive meeting recently?

1. Thomas Bach
2. Sebastian Coe
3. Kirsty Coventry
4. John Coates

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Kirsty Coventry

Kirsty Coventry, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), recently attended an Executive meeting.

Question 25

Which UK council has recently withdrawn from the government's new towns programme?

1. Manchester
2. Birmingham
3. Enfield
4. Liverpool

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Enfield

Enfield council has withdrawn from the government's new towns programme.

Question 26

Which Formula 1 driver had a newly discovered wasp species named after them?

1. Max Verstappen
2. George Russell
3. Oscar Piastri
4. Lewis Hamilton

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Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri, the Australian F1 driver, had a newly discovered wasp species named after him.

Question 27

Which football club did Gordon sign for from Newcastle in a £69.3m deal?

1. Real Madrid
2. Manchester City
3. Barcelona
4. Bayern Munich

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Barcelona

Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle in a £69.3m deal.

Question 28

Which country did a Russian drone strike injure two people in, prompting a diplomatic response?

1. Poland
2. Romania
3. Hungary
4. Moldova

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Romania

A Russian drone strike injured two people in Romania, leading to a diplomatic response.

Question 29

What has hit a decade high in England, potentially linked to the cost of living crisis?

1. Measles cases
2. Salmonella poisoning
3. Flu infections
4. Norovirus outbreaks

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Salmonella poisoning

Salmonella poisoning cases in England have reached a decade high, potentially linked to the cost of living crisis.

Question 30

Which company is Ocado taking over Asda's online grocery delivery from in 2027?

1. Tesco
2. Sainsbury's
3. Morrisons
4. Ocado

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Ocado

Ocado is set to take over Asda's online grocery delivery operations starting in 2027.

Question 31

Which football club won the UEFA Champions League final in 2026?

1. Arsenal
2. Real Madrid
3. Paris Saint-Germain
4. Manchester United

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Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final, defeating Arsenal in a tense penalty shootout after the match ended in a draw.

Question 32

Which country is experiencing a boom, with its economy topping $1 trillion last year and an invitation to the G20 summit this year?

1. Ukraine
2. Romania
3. Poland
4. Sweden

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Poland

Poland's economy has been booming, reaching over $1 trillion last year, and the country is set to be invited to the G20 summit this year.

Question 33

A dormitory fire at a girls' school resulted in at least how many student deaths?

1. 8
2. 12
3. 16
4. 20

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16

A dormitory fire at Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Kenya, resulted in the deaths of at least 16 students.

Question 34

Which company is set to take over Asda's online grocery delivery operations from 2027?

1. Tesco
2. Sainsbury's
3. Ocado
4. Waitrose

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Ocado

Ocado is scheduled to take over Asda's online grocery delivery services starting in 2027.

Question 35

Which country is the US military accusing of a drone attack in Romania?

1. Russia
2. Ukraine
3. Belarus
4. Iran

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Russia

A Russian drone is accused of hitting a building in Romania, a NATO member, which has drawn a response from the US and its allies.