The week in questions

Question 1

Which country's Culture Minister is set to file a slavery reparations petition to King Charles during a UK visit?

1. Barbados
2. Jamaica
3. Ghana
4. Nigeria

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Jamaica

Jamaica's Culture Minister Olivia Grange plans to file a slavery reparations petition to King Charles during a visit to the UK, aiming to advance Jamaica's push for reparations for African ancestors who suffered.

Question 2

What major political event is projected to see Germany's far-right AfD party achieve a record victory in Saxony-Anhalt?

1. Federal Election
2. State Election
3. Mayoral Election
4. European Parliament Election

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State Election

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is projected to win Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt with a record 44% of the vote.

Question 3

Which UK telecommunications company has been announced as the headline partner for Zoe Ball's new Greatest Hits Radio show?

1. Vodafone
2. O2
3. BT
4. EE

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BT

BT is partnering with Bauer Media for Zoe Ball's brand-new afternoon show on Greatest Hits Radio, becoming the headline partner for 'Zoe Ball in the Afternoon'.

Question 4

What natural disaster led to the temporary suspension of flight activities at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport this week?

1. Earthquake
2. Tsunami
3. Volcanic Eruption
4. Typhoon

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Volcanic Eruption

Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau volcano erupted, leading to the temporary suspension of flight activities at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Question 5

What is the focus of the three-year roadmap announced by India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah?

1. Economic Growth
2. Space Exploration
3. Drug-Free India
4. Renewable Energy

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Drug-Free India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced a three-year roadmap aimed at making India drug-free by 2029.

Question 6

Which UK private hospital operator has agreed to a £1 billion takeover by a hedge fund?

1. BMI Healthcare
2. Nuffield Health
3. Spire Healthcare
4. Ramsay Health Care UK

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Spire Healthcare

Spire Healthcare, the UK's largest private hospital operator, has agreed to a £1.03 billion takeover by an investor group led by Toscafund Asset Management.

Question 7

What is the name of the volcano in Indonesia whose eruption caused widespread flight disruptions this week?

1. Mount Agung
2. Mount Sinabung
3. Mount Merapi
4. Mount Anak Krakatau

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Mount Anak Krakatau

The ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia caused widespread flight disruptions, impacting an estimated 341,000 passengers.

Question 8

Which former England cricket captain has joined the England white-ball coaching team as a 'specialist mentor'?

1. Alastair Cook
2. Andrew Strauss
3. Kevin Pietersen
4. Eoin Morgan

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Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen has joined England's white-ball coaching team as a 'specialist mentor' in the build-up to next year's World Cup, 12 years after the controversial end to his international career.

Question 9

What percentage of businesses with 10 or more employees reported concerns about international conflict impacting supply chains in August 2026?

1. 13%
2. 21%
3. 28%
4. 53%

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28%

In August 2026, 28% of businesses with 10 or more employees reported concerns about international conflict impacting supply chains over the next year.

Question 10

Which company announced the development of the world's first working prototype of a diamond-spin quantum computer?

1. IBM
2. Google
3. Fujitsu
4. Microsoft

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Fujitsu

Fujitsu announced that it has developed the world's first working prototype of a diamond-spin quantum computer.

Question 11

Which country's Prime Minister spoke with US President Donald Trump on September 7, 2026, discussing economic growth, Ukraine, and the Middle East?

1. France
2. United Kingdom
3. Germany
4. Canada

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United Kingdom

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom spoke with US President Donald Trump on September 7, 2026, to discuss various topics including economic growth, the situation in Ukraine, and peace and security in the Middle East.

Question 12

What major issue led to protests and a police standoff in Portsmouth, UK, on September 7, 2026?

1. New taxation policies
2. Migrant crossings
3. Public transport fare increases
4. Healthcare reforms

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Migrant crossings

Hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads in Portsmouth, UK, on September 7, 2026, in protest against the arrival of approximately 140 migrants by small boat, leading to a police standoff.

Question 13

What significant investment package did the European Commission announce for Greenland on September 7, 2026?

1. €50 million for tourism
2. €100 million for infrastructure
3. €200 million for connectivity, clean energy, and critical raw materials
4. €300 million for education

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€200 million for connectivity, clean energy, and critical raw materials

The European Commission announced a €200 million investment package for Greenland on September 7, 2026, focusing on connectivity, clean energy, and critical raw materials.

Question 14

What was the primary cause of major disruption to train services to and from Heathrow Airport on September 7, 2026?

1. Strike action by rail workers
2. A technical signal failure
3. A trackside grass fire near Paddington
4. Severe weather conditions

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A trackside grass fire near Paddington

Major disruption to train services to and from Heathrow Airport on September 7, 2026, was caused by a trackside grass fire near Paddington.

Question 15

What did the Unite union warn of on September 9, 2026, regarding jobs in traditional energy sectors?

1. Increased hiring in oil and gas
2. Potential strike actions by oil workers and tanker drivers
3. New training programs for green energy jobs
4. A significant pay raise for energy sector employees

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Potential strike actions by oil workers and tanker drivers

The Unite union warned on September 9, 2026, of possible strike actions by oil workers and tanker drivers to protect jobs threatened by the transition to green energy.

Question 16

Which country announced an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements this week, leading to retaliation from Israel?

1. United States
2. France
3. United Kingdom
4. Germany

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United Kingdom

Britain announced a ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements, and Israel retaliated by announcing the closure of Britain's consulate in occupied East Jerusalem and restrictions targeting British officials and activities.

Question 17

What was the provisional finding regarding the UK's summer of 2026?

1. It was the wettest on record
2. It was the coolest on record
3. It was the hottest on record
4. It had average temperatures

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It was the hottest on record

Provisional figures released by the UK Met Office indicate that Summer 2026 was the hottest on record for the UK.

Question 18

What major issue caused widespread flight disruptions at UK airports this week?

1. Pilot strike
2. Extreme weather
3. Air traffic control technical fault
4. Airline bankruptcy

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Air traffic control technical fault

Flights at major British airports were disrupted by a technical fault at air traffic control provider NATS.

Question 19

What did the Arm Holdings chief state AI could help find a cure for within our lifetimes?

1. Diabetes
2. Alzheimer's
3. Cancer
4. Heart Disease

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Cancer

The Arm Holdings chief stated that AI will help find a cure for cancer 'within our lifetimes'.

Question 20

Which political party in the UK is facing an inquiry by the Met over alleged overseas donations?

1. Labour Party
2. Conservative Party
3. Liberal Democrats
4. Reform UK

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Reform UK

Reform UK says it will 'fully cooperate' with the Met after an inquiry was launched into alleged overseas donations.

Question 21

Which UK political party is currently under criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police over alleged breaches of foreign funding laws?

1. Labour Party
2. Conservative Party
3. Reform UK
4. Liberal Democrats

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Reform UK

The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK following allegations of breaking foreign funding laws, stemming from a Channel 4 News broadcast last week.

Question 22

What is the European Central Bank's new key deposit rate after its recent hike?

1. 2.0%
2. 2.25%
3. 2.5%
4. 2.75%

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2.5%

The European Central Bank raised its key deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Thursday.

Question 23

Which US state's governor signed new online child safety bills, including one banning addictive features for users under 16?

1. New York
2. Texas
3. California
4. Florida

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California

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed online child safety bills on Thursday, including a bill that prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under the age of 16.

Question 24

What significant health observance takes place on September 10th?

1. World Mental Health Day
2. World Suicide Prevention Day
3. International Cancer Awareness Day
4. Global Diabetes Day

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World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th is recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day, a dedicated time to discuss suicide risks, fight stigma, and support those affected by suicide.

Question 25

Which country's navy rescued 16 crew members from an oil tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz a week ago?

1. Iran
2. United States
3. Oman
4. Saudi Arabia

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Oman

Oman's navy announced that it rescued 16 crew members from a Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker, SIDR, which was attacked a week ago in the Strait of Hormuz.

Question 26

Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2026?

1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Spain
4. Germany

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Spain

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Question 27

What is the most common health condition tied to the 9/11 attacks, 25 years later?

1. Asthma
2. Chronic Rhinosinusitis
3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
4. Cancer

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Cancer

Cancer is the most common health condition tied to the 9/11 attacks, with about half of the survivors enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program having a cancer diagnosis.

Question 28

Which strategic port city in Yemen was seized by Houthi rebels this week?

1. Aden
2. Hodeidah
3. Mocha
4. Mukalla

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Mocha

Houthi rebels seized the key port city of Mocha on Thursday, consolidating their control of Yemen's Red Sea coastline.

Question 29

What is the name of the new personal AI agent released by Meta Platforms this week?

1. Oracle
2. Muse
3. DeepMind
4. Claude

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Muse

Meta Platforms released a free personal AI agent dubbed Muse this week.

Question 30

Which UK political party is facing a by-election in Sir Keir Starmer's old London seat, causing a delay in the Jackdaw gasfield decision?

1. Conservative Party
2. Liberal Democrats
3. Labour Party
4. Green Party

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Labour Party

Ministers have delayed a decision on the Jackdaw gasfield until after a by-election in Sir Keir Starmer's old London seat, where the Labour Party is preparing to face the Greens.

Question 31

Which country's stock exchange is extending its trading hours starting Monday, September 14, 2026, to attract global investors?

1. Japan
2. China
3. South Korea
4. India

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South Korea

South Korea is extending its stock-market trading hours from Monday, September 14, 2026, allowing trading until 8 pm, to make its equities more accessible to international investors.

Question 32

What major event did the US commemorate on September 11, 2026?

1. The end of the Iran War
2. The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
3. A new trade agreement with China
4. The presidential election primaries

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The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Friday, September 11, 2026, with ceremonies at memorial sites in New York City, northern Virginia, and southwestern Pennsylvania.

Question 33

Which automotive group announced it has put its 'Data Flywheel' into full operation to accelerate autonomous driving innovation?

1. Toyota
2. Hyundai Motor Group
3. Volkswagen
4. General Motors

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Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group announced on September 13, 2026, that it has put its Data Flywheel into full operation, marking a new phase in its autonomous driving technology strategy.

Question 34

What did Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei call for regarding AI model development?

1. Faster development to outpace competitors
2. Increased government funding for AI research
3. A slowdown in the rate of advancing AI model capabilities
4. Exclusive national control over AI technology

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A slowdown in the rate of advancing AI model capabilities

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on AI companies to slow the rate at which they advance model capabilities, outlining a three-step framework to pace development and manage risks.

Question 35

What did US President Donald Trump say would be 'fantastic' during his visit to Ireland on September 12, 2026?

1. A new trade deal with the EU
2. A unified Ireland
3. Increased military cooperation
4. A reduction in corporate taxes

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A unified Ireland

US President Donald Trump stated that a unified Ireland would be 'fantastic' during his visit to Dublin on September 12, 2026, a remark that broke with longstanding US neutrality on the issue.