Time to tackle the newsquiz

The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann with 22, just ahead of Robert Rea and Janet Boyle on 21 and Ian McCulloch on 19. The top teams were the Barnard Castle FOC with Bill, Sue, Trev, Carole, Our Peter, Jackie and Bella who scored 24, the same score as Maura and Phil Parsons. The Broad Oak Boozers of Danny, Thom, Craig, April and Tim scored 23 as did David, Gill, Alex, Leigh, Oliver, Annabel and Tom in Edinburgh. Adam Batstone and David Kohn scored 22 and Marc and Claire Beyeler 21. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week’s news. Why not give it a go and let me know your score.

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1. In the first round of nominations yesterday (Thursday) how many of Labour’s 402 MPs backed Andy Burnham in his leadership bid?
2. In a video announcing his resignation as Clacton MP, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said: 'This will be a __ versus the __ by-election. What are the two missing words? Half a point for each.
3. Which one of these are not among the election pledges by Count Binface, who looks set to be the main rival to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election? a) nationalising Adele b) making it legal to wear a face-covering in the House of Commons c) abolishing VAR in football d) restoring the price of a 99 Flake to 99p.
4. According to Associated Newspapers, Prince Harry and others face a legal bill of up to how many millions after losing their case against the Daily Mail over claims it used unlawful methods to source stories?
5. Name any three of the six prominent figures who, along with Prince Harry, lost their High Court case against the Daily Mail? Half a point for two names, a full point for three.
6. On the third day of his UK visit, Prince Harry left London to visit which city to meet children in a hospital and attend an event marking the countdown to the Invictus Games?

7. The leader of Restore Britain, Rupert Lowe, was urged to apologise after criticising the UK's ban on handguns and describing which event as 'one murder’?
8. Temperatures passed how many degrees in centigrade for the eighth time this year - a new record which beat the seven days in 1976 and 2020?
9. US President Donald Trump, declaring the ceasefire was over, said of Iran: 'I don’t want to deal with them any more. They’re __. You know what __ is? They’re __.’ What is the missing word?
10. Which company announced a £1.6billion deal to buy ITV’s broadcasting and streaming arm?
11. Which company was fined £28million for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling contracts, with tactics including agents hanging up on calls and customers being put on hold 'for no reason’?
12. What was the name of the last woman to be hanged in the UK, who was granted a conditional pardon in light of evidence that she was a victim of domestic abuse?
13. What were world leaders, including Keir Starmer, who attended the Nato summit in Ankara, given as a gift by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan?
14. Which island’s law, to allow terminally ill adults the right to choose to end their own lives, was granted Royal Assent?
15. Bedfordshire police said they believed a man who allegedly murdered his wife and two daughters in Great Denham had fled to which country?
16. Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, who died aged 78, was a runner-up on Celebrity Big Brother and reached the semi-final of which other TV show?
17. Four people from Britain were feared to be among 11 who were killed in which country's worst wildfire for more than 20 years?
18. Thirty-nine-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman suspected of doing what, was found dead in Ukraine?
19. Bonnie Tyler, who died aged 75, had five top ten hits in the 70s and 80s but which song was her only Number 1 in the UK (and also in the US, Ireland, Australia and Zimbabwe)?
20. Leader of the French National Rally party Marine Le Pen said she would run for the presidency next year but said she couldn’t campaign while wearing what?
21. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised ‘unequivocally' for choosing who as someone he would like to 'shag, marry or date’ during a podcast interview?
22. What is the name of the first British wildcard to reach the semi-finals at a grand slam and the only unseeded player left in Wimbledon?
23. What was the name of the United States striker whose one-match suspension at the World Cup was controversially reversed following an intervention by President Donald Trump?
24. England players were advised by manager Thomas Tuchel not to do what after Jordan Henderson suffered an injury in the aftermath of the World Cup victory over Mexico?
25. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at New York's Madison Square Garden, in a ceremony officiated by which actor?

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The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was Janet Boyle with 23, ahead of Robert Rea on 22 and George Mann on 20. The top team was Amelia Cox and the Globals Newsroom with 24, ahead of the Barnard Castle FOC of Bill, Sue, Trevor, Carole, Our Peter and Jackie on 23. Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe scored 18, King’s Head drinkers Thom, Les and Kev 17 and the Smith family of David, Gill, Alex and Leigh 15. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Give it a go and let me know your score.

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1. Andy Burnham said, if he became prime minister, a team based in Manchester, which would 'oversee the biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen’ will be known by what name?

2. Prime Minister Keir Starmer set out a plan to invest in defence, saying an increase in military spending of how many billion pounds would be funded by cutting budgets in other areas?
3. Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on behalf of the British state for its role in what, which he described as 'a stain on our history’?
4. The Times revealed that which politician has a mortgage-free property portfolio of more than £4million, with only two of his homes declared to parliament?
5. Former Conservative MP Craig Williams pleaded guilty to cheating by placing bets on what?
6. Ukrainian businessman Vadym Iermolaiev and two others were injured by a parcel bomb explosion in which country?
7. The United States warned its allies about the possibility of provocative actions by Russia against which Nato member country to test the Alliance’s readiness to respond?
8. There was controversy after Shabir Ahmed, 73, the ringleader of a grooming gang that targeted girls as young as 12 in which town, was released from prison?
9. NHS England announced it is to launch a challenge, asking people to do what each month with the promise of incentives and discounts?
10. A cast member from which reality TV show was arrested on suspicion of rape?
11. How many people died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in eastern France?
12. Two boys who were convicted of raping teenage girls in Hampshire were given how many years in detention after their non-custodial sentences were overturned at the Court of Appeal?
13. The name of which building society, which has existed for 173 years, is to be scrapped and absorbed into the Lloyds brand?
14. The Princess of Wales completed what to raise money for the hospital where she was treated for cancer, describing it as a 'chance to give something back’?
15. Dame Penelope Keith, who died aged 86, became a household name playing which character in the BBC sit-com The Good Life? a) Margo Leadbetter b) Audrey fforbes-Hamilton c) Clarissa Hailsham-Brown d) Amanda Prynne
16. Victor Willis, who died aged 74 after a 'short but aggressive illness’, was lead singer and founder of which pop group?
17. Two Russians were arrested, on charges including reckless endangerment, after a marriage proposal where in New York City?

18. More than 65,000 people queued online to buy the first tickets to see what when it goes on display at the British Museum in September?
19. What event was reportedly taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York City this weekend?
20. Which sportsman suffered broken ribs after being involved in a car crash near Newmarket in Suffolk?
21. Who did 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint beat in three sets in the opening round at Wimbledon?
22. At the Press conference after England’s victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo, what parental advice did manager Thomas Tuchel offer?
23. The Government announced that pubs in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until what time on Monday, allowing football fans to watch the World Cup clash with Mexico?
24. Harry Kane’s two goals against DR Congo took him on to 13 World Cup goals - overtaking which football legend who has a total of 12?
25. The German Football Association said it would hold talks with who to replace Julian Nagelsmann who resigned after Germany lost to Paraguay in the World Cup?

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The top scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann with 24, just ahead of Janet Boyle on 23, Robert Rea on 20 and Josh Haining on 18. The top team was the Barnard Castle FOC of Trevor, Carole, Our Peter and Jackie with a score of 23, just ahead of Bill and Sue (aided by Bella) and the Smiths with David, Gillian, Alex and Leigh both on 22, Phil and Maura Parsons and Adam Batstone with Ben and Bella both scored 21 and the Waterworks Warriors of Thom, Anna and Dale scored 17. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Why not give it a go and let me know your score.

Today's front pages

1. In his resignation speech Keir Starmer said: 'And when I leave, the biggest job in the country. I shall spend more time on the most important job.’ What did he say that job was?
2. The resignation of Keir Starmer means that how many Prime Ministers have stood outside 10 Downing Street and announced they were standing down in the last ten years?
3. When Andy Burnham was sworn in as an MP, a Tory heckler shouted ‘you’re not the Messiah’. Burnham replied by saying ‘just a __ __’. What are the two missing words?
4. At Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Labour MPs were cheering on Keir Starmer despite there being how many knives stuck in his back?
5. The UK's hottest June day was recorded, with a temperature of 36.1c in Gosport, Hampshire, on Wednesday and then overtaken by what temperature at Merryfield, Somerset, yesterday (Thursday)?
6. An inquiry into the NHS’s biggest maternity scandal revealed that more than 500 mothers and babies came to harm or died as a result of inadequate care at a Trust in which city?
7. The maternity inquiry was led by childbirth expert Donna who?
8. What is the name of the Democratic Unionist Party leader who was found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges?
9. Peter Murrell was jailed for how many years for embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National party while he was its chief executive?
10. A train driver was killed and 162 people were injured when two London-bound trains crashed in which county?
11. King Charles became Britain's first monarch in modern times to reveal what?
12. King Charles and Queen Camilla revealed they will not live at Buckingham Palace when £369million of refurbishments are complete. Where will they live instead?
13. Those who carry out what could be jailed for up to five years under plans laid before Parliament this week?
14. Ryanair ‘reluctantly’ changed which policy, after the Competition and Markets Authority said it was opening an investigation?

15. At least 589 people were killed, with another 50,000 still missing, when two earthquakes hit which country?
16. A huge fire at a luxury beach resort in which country killed one woman and forced nearly 1,700 guests to be evacuated?
17. A 36-year-old man appeared in court charged with five counts of attempted murder linked to terrorism, following alleged anti-Muslim attacks in which UK city? 
18. David Oakley, 70, who held which position, was charged with two counts of raping a girl under the age of 16? 
19. A 35-year-old man died after being restrained on a Jet2 flight from which country to Manchester, after he allegedly assaulted another passenger and cabin crew?
20. Which BBC DJ and presenter announced he was to take 'a little break’ from all work due to health issues?
21. Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to became the World Cup's all-time record goalscorer with how many goals?
22. Who was accused of being ‘incredibly rude’ and having a 'deplorable attitude towards his media duties’ after walking off a post-match interview?
23. Which one of the three host countries at the World Cup did not finish top of their group?
24. The World Cup game between France and Iran was delayed for two hours because of rules that state that if what is detected within eight miles of a stadium, a game must be suspended?
25. Pre-orders began this week for which game which will be available from November and cost £69.99, with a premium edition at £89.99?

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The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann with 21, ahead of Robert Rea on 18 and Josh Haining and Sue Campbell on 17. The top team was Tim Humphrey and son Robert on 22. The Barnard Castle FOC of Bill, Trevor, Jackie and Our Peter scored 17.5, the Globe Giants of Thom, Tim, Craig and Danny scored 15.5 as did Joe and Sarah. It must have been a tougher weeks with lots of regulars posting lower than average scores. This week's might be a little easier. As usual there are 25 questions about the week's news. Why not give it a go and let me know your score.

Today's front pages

1. Labour's Andy Burnham convincingly won the Makerfield by-election with how many votes (to the nearest thousand)?
2. Labour won the Makerfield by-election with Reform UK in second place but which party came third?
3. Apart from Makerfield, there were two Scottish by-elections. The SNP retained Arbroath and Broughty Ferry and which party won Aberdeen South?
4. What did Royal Marine Commandos, with the support of the RAF, intercept in the English Channel?
5. G7 leaders including Donald Trump and Keir Starmer gathered in which French town on Lake Geneva to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and world challenges?
6. At the G7 summit US President Donald Trump laid out two primary 'components' of his deal to end the Iran war - one was that the Strait of Hormuz will re-open and be 'toll-free’. What was the other one?
7. The Government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing social media platforms. Which of these are not included in the ban? a) WhatsApp b) TikTok c) Facebook d) YouTube.
8. The Government raised objections to a proposed £10billion rescue of which company, saying it did not do enough to protect consumers or the environment?
9. What happened to retired British couple Jane and Alan Kelvey while sailing 23 miles off the Isle of Wight?
10. Following the record-breaking stock market debut of SpaceX, Elon Musk became the world's first what?
11. Which Sheffield Wednesday fan, Yorkshire County Cricket Club supporter and long-standing politician died aged 93?
12. A Derbyshire police officer, who was removed from front-line duties, is being investigated after being accused of using what to 'create evidential material in a number of cases’?
13. Which organisation announced 550 job cuts as part of its first stage in of a plan to save £500million over the next two years?
14. What is the name of the investigative journalist, who won a Bafta for his long-running TV show and was credited with having invented the doorstep interview, who died aged 83?
15. How was American musician Oliver Tree, 32, with five other people, killed in Rio de Janeiro?
16. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was attacked by what near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire?
17. Monica Serro, 42, was fined £150, later rescinded, for dropping what in her supermarket trolley while collecting food for vulnerable people at a Sainsbury’s branch in Nottingham?
18. Which rugby league player was knighted in the King's Birthday Honours in recognition for raising millions of pounds for motor neurone disease charities?
19. Who marked his 80th birthday by staging a cage fight on the lawn outside his workplace?
20. What did Jeremy Clarkson reveal in the final episode of the fifth series of Clarkson's Farm?
21. Scotland celebrated their first World Cup victory in 36 years when they beat which country 1-0?
22. At 41 years and 132 days, who became the oldest outfield player to start a match in FIFA World Cup history?
23. Harry Kane scored twice in England’s opening game against Croatia to move level with Gary Lineker’s record of how many World Cup goals?
24. British adventurer Karl Bushby was refused permission to use what to complete his 36,000-mile walk around the world?
25. London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced what major change to next year’s London Marathon?

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The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann on 23, narrowly ahead of Robert Rea and Janet Boyle on 22. Josh Haining scored 18. The top teams were the Broad Oak Boozers including Jack, Sophie, Thom, Tim and Craig and Laybouts Bill, Sue, Sally and James on 22. The Spetses holiday team of Adam, Lucy, Polly and Rory and the Port Camargue FOC including Trev, Carole, Stephen, Julie, Colin and Joy both scored 20, Joe and Sarah and the Chorley Massive of Our Peter, Jackie, Sam and Anna both scored 19. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Why not give it a go and let me know your score.

Today's front pages

1. What are the names of the Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister who resigned over funding for the Government's defence investment plan? Half a point for each name.
2. Hadi Alodid, charged with attempted murder of a NHS radiographer Stephen Ogilvie, had claimed asylum in Northern Ireland after arriving from which country?
3. Belfast man Maitiu Mag Tighearnan was called a hero after he fought off knifeman Hadi Alodid, hitting him five times on the head with what?
4. After the stabbing in Belfast about 100 masked men kicked in doors and broke windows reportedly shouting they were 'getting the __ out’. What is the missing word?
5. Police in Belfast used what to disperse crowds during the unrest in Belfast following the stabbing?
6. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said he told who, in a phone call, that he was wrong to blame the murder of the British teenager Henry Nowak on mass migration?
7. The US military Central Command said it carried out a series of strikes on Iranian military in response to what?
8. NHS data revealed that almost how many patients a day had to be cared for in hospital corridors or make-shift treatment areas in England?
9. The co-owner of which football club was accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex?
10. At least 12 people were killed, and nine injured, in a mass shooting in which African city?
11. At least 48 people died after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck which country?
12. What was the name of the British actor, known for his roles in TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin and Little Britain, who died aged 72?
13. Former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow has been diagnosed with what?
14. Which company announced it had raised $75billion, valuing it at $1.77 trillion, as it begin trading on Wall Street?
15. Businessman Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, formerly known as Sports Direct, made a takeover offer of €1.98 billion for which fashion brand?
16. Which US pop star asked the White House not to use her music on a video promoting its immigration policies, saying: 'Please do not use my music in relation to this barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense’?  
17. Artist David Hockney, who died aged 88, had lived in LA since the mid-60s but was born in which British city?
18. What was captured for the first time on video in the Mediterranean, spotted between Sicily and Tunisia?
19. A race involving which creature was cancelled by Nottingham council after complaints by an animal rights campaign group?
20. Who married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony in Kemble, Gloucestershire?
21. Why were England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand?
22. Trainer Aidan O’Brien clocked up a record 12th win in the Epsom Derby with a horse named what? 
23. Why will referee Omar Artan, from Somalia, not be taking charge of any matches at the World Cup?

24. What happened in the first game of the World Cup, Mexico v South Africa, for only the seventh time in the competition's history and the first time ever in an opening match?
25. The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony including a performance by which singer?

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The top solo scorer in this week’s newsquiz was George Mann on 22, ahead of Nick Turner on 20, Robert Rea on 19, Ian McCulloch on 18 and Josh Haining on 17. The top teams were the Barnard Castle FOC with Trevor, Carole, Bill and Lisa and Phil, Maura, Alexandra, Libby Will and Tom who both scored 23. Sue and Sarah Campbell scored 22, the Broad Oak Boozers of Danny, Thom, Tim and Craig 20, Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe 19, the Port Camargue bon-viveurs of Nigel, Jenny, Stephen and Julie also 19 and Our Peter, Jackie, Joe and Sarah 18.5. Here is this week's quiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Give it a go and let me know your score.

Today's front pages

1. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life for stabbing student Henry Nowak, 18, with a large blade he claimed to carry for what reason?
2. Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused who of interfering in British politics and of 'trying to whip up division' over the murder of Henry Nowak?
3. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage cited anti-racism guidance and claimed that the death of student Henry Nowak was the result of __ __ policing. What are the two missing words?
4. Eleven officers and a police dog were injured during riots over Henry Nowak’s murder in which city?
5. On BBC’s Question Time, outgoing Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said: 'I think Wes Streeting seems to have launched a __ __, so if that is running I would seek to join it.’ What are the missing two words?
6. What did the Government publish on Monday, saying it was 'an unprecedented piece of government transparency’? 
7. The National Audit Office revealed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received income from sub-letting how many cottages on the Royal Lodge estate?
8. The Environmental Services Association called for a deposit of up to £5 to be charged on what to encourage people to dispose of them properly?
9. A review by Government adviser Lord Mann recommended that NHS staff should be barred from wearing what?
10. Who held back tears and told the BBC she was 'serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit'?
11. How was Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, Britain’s only serving female naval commando, killed?
12. Why did US President Donald Trump call the House of Representatives ‘unpatriotic’?
13. At a ceremony at the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump showed a chart which compared what to different skyscrapers?
14. Kanya King, who died aged 57, known as a ‘visionary' who 'changed the face of culture and music’,  founded and funded which awards in 1996? 
15. A 21-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after a member of the safety staff at the University of Surrey in Guildford was attacked with what?
16. Sainsbury’s announced it was scrapping what from its shelves in a bid to hit net-zero targets?
17. Polish-born Marion Kozak, who survived the Holocaust and became a human rights activist, died aged 91. Who are her sons?
18. A 52-year-old guide believed to have died a week ago was found where, days after his funeral rites had begun?
19. Which former England footballer was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his car into barriers on the M3 in Hampshire?
20. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accused the BBC of being biased after claims he had been ‘banned' from appearing on what show?
21. Arsenal lost the Champions League final in Budapest as they missed how many penalties in the shoot-out against Paris St Germain?
22. Who was appointed as the new Liverpool FC head coach after the sacking of Arne Slot?
23. Why did actress Rosamund Pike call out an audience member during her performance in the West End play Inter Alia? 
24. The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir, which won Britain's Got Talent, was initially set up by which TV presenter?
25. Who wore a wide-brimmed white hat when she married Hollywood actor Callum Turner at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London?

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The top solo scorers in last week's newsquiz were Kirsty Lewis and George Mann both on 23, ahead of Janet Boyle on 21, Robert Rea on 20 and Ian McCulloch on 15. The top team was Tim Humphrey and the Globals Newsroom who clocked up an impressive maximum of 25. There were other very high scores including the Wells comedy trio of Our Peter, Jackie and Steve on 23.5 and the Broad Oak Boozers of Danny, Tim and Craig on 23, Maura and Phil Parsons on 22.5, the Barnard Castle FOC with Bill, Sue, Trev and Carole (assisted by Malcolm and Edie) on 21.5, Marc and Claire Beyeler on 20, Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe on 18.5 and Newport Beach bums Thom, Rosie and George on 16. Here is this week's quiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Give it a go and let me know your score.  

Today's front pages

1. Who wrote a 5,700-word essay advising the Government to reduce welfare spending, abandon restrictions on oil and gas, embrace AI and smooth relations with US President Donald Trump?
2. Which former Government minister published a review that warned urgent action was needed if Britain was to avoid creating 'a lost generation’?
3. The Office for National Statistics revealed that the number of young Neets in the UK passed the one million mark for the first time in more than a decade. What does Neets stand for?
4. The UK recorded its hottest ever temperatures in May for two consecutive days at Heathrow and Kew Gardens in London. What temperature, in centigrade, was recorded? 
5. Three people were arrested and police officers were attacked with glass bottles and missiles as they tried to disperse unruly crowds on which English beach?
6. The youth rehabilitation sentences given by Southampton Crown Court to three teenage boys, convicted of what offence, were referred to the Court of Appeal?
7. What is set to rise by 13 per cent a year in July, meaning a typical cost of £1,862?
8. The UK's National Screening Committee said that testing for what should be restricted to people with a family history or a genetic variation as the risks of screening outweigh the benefits?
9. Former chief executive Peter Murrell admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP and spending it on luxury goods. What was his most expensive purchase?
10. Which of these was NOT on the list of items bought by Peter Murrell with SNP embezzled money? a) £4,225 for a fountain pen b) £2,595 for a coffee machine c) £730.50 for a Caledonia kilt with sporan d) £68.82 for two toilet seats

11. Who demanded an apology from the Reform UK candidate in the Makerfield by-election for 'disgusting comments' he made about her on social media?
12. There were 585,396 what in England and Wales last year … the lowest number since 1977?
13. Innocent bystander Shanice Brookes, 30, was shot dead outside a bar in which city centre?
14. Two children, aged 12 and 15, and two adults were killed in a collision between a train and a school minibus in which country?
15. Pam Bondi, 60, revealed she had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after being removed from what role by US President Donald Trump? 
16. Which company launched its first electric car for a price of €550,000 to a mixed response and its share price falling by 8 per cent?
17. Which company dismissed its chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect over concerns including ‘bullying' and ‘overbearing’ behaviour?
18. A 21-year-old Austrian man was jailed for 15 years for planning a jihadist attack on a concert by who in Vienna in August 2024?
19. Broadcaster Judith Chalmers, who died aged 90, presented which ITV programme for 29 years, from 1974 to 2003?
20. Which former world champion sportsman suffered a head injury when intruders broke into his Swiss home?
21. At least 82 people were killed and more than 120 injured after an explosion at a coal mine in which country?
22. Which actress was called an ‘evil Zionist bitch’ in a London street by a pro-Palestine supporter?
23. How did sheep farmer Hogg Hodgson deal with day-trippers’ cars parked illegally in his field at Rydal Farm in the Lake District?
24. German YouTuber Tom Kopke retained his title as champion of what for the third year in a row?
25. Which football team won their first European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final?

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The top solo scorers in last week’s newsquiz were Janet Boyle and Robert Rea on 20, ahead of George Mann on 19. The top team was Bill, Sue (with Bella) who scored 20, ahead of Maura and Phil with 19 and King’s Head drinkers Peter and Stacey on 18. Some of you found it a tough one with many regular quizzers not making the leaderboard after posting scores under 15. Hopefully this week’s newsquiz is not as testing. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Why not give it a go and let me know your score.

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1. Reform UK’s candidate for the Makerfield election was named as Robert Kenyon, who works as what?
2. After his resignation, former health secretary Wes Streeting said Britain's future lies 'one day back in the __ __’ What are the two missing words?
3. Which party said: ‘We can confirm that our glorious leader Alan ‘Howlin' Laud Hope will be standing against Andy Burnham in the forthcoming election in Makerfield’?
4. The Office for National Statistics announced that UK inflation dropped from 3.3 per cent in March to what in April, the lowest rate in more than a year?
5. Data released by the Office for National Statistics showed that what fell to 170,000 - down by nearly 50 per cent in a year and the lowest level since 2021?
6. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a temporary reduction in VAT from 20 per cent to what for ticket prices at theme parks, zoos and museums so they will be cheaper during the summer holidays?
7. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the Commons that what, originally scheduled for 2026, may not now open until 2039?
8. A Government proposal to introduce what was described as 'completely preposterous’ by the chief executive of M&S and ‘unsustainable’ by the Bank of England Governor?
9. The World Health Organisation said there were 136 deaths and more than 600 suspected cases of what disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda?
10. The Metropolitan Police said up to 57 individuals and 20 companies could face criminal charges over what?
11. After the TV series Believe Me, about black-cab rapist John Worboys, which of his targets said she feared there could be 'up to 1,000, if not more’ victims?
12. An investigation by which BBC programme reported that two women claimed to have been raped by their on-screen husbands on Channel 4’s Married at First Sight?
13. Two teenage attackers shot three men dead at a mosque, before taking their own lives, in which Californian city?
14. Why was King Charles 'shocked and saddened’ after watching the Royal Windsor Horse Show?
15. How were the three women, whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton, related?
16. Stores in the UK, Europe and the US were closed, and police were called when huge crowds gathered in Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool and Sheffield, after a limited-edition launch by which company caused chaos?
17. What was the name of the rugby player, who was part of the last Scotland side to win a Grand Slam when they triumphed in the 1990 Five Nations, who died aged 61?
18. What was King Charles referring to when he said ‘at least it didn’t land on my head’ while on a visit to Northern Ireland?
19. The ban on what was lifted at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for only the second time in its 99-year history?
20. After admitting spying, Southampton were expelled from the Championship play-off final against Hull City and will be deducted how many points next season?
21. A draw by Manchester City meant that Arsenal won their fourth Premier League title - the first in how many years?
22. Who celebrated Aston Villa’s Europa League triumph in Istanbul by holding the trophy with manager Unai Emery and proclaiming he was 'Villa ‘Til I Die’ on social media?
23. Which of these players IS included in Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad? a) Phil Foden, Man City b) Cole Palmer, Chelsea c) Harry Maguire, Man Utd d) Ivan Toney, Al-Ahli.
24. The BBC announced that which three presenters would take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the hosts of Strictly Come Dancing? Half a point for two names, one point for all three.
25. Bangaranga by Dara gave which country its first victory in Eurovision's 70-year history?

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The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann with 23, ahead of Janet Boyle on 20, Robert Rea on 18 and Josh Haining on 17. The top team was Team Smithsonian with Trev and Carole on 21, ahead of Maura and Phil on 20, the Waterworks team of Danny, Thom, Rosie, with help from Andy, on 17 and Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe on 16. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week’s news. Why not give it a go and let me know your score. 

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1. In his resignation letter, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: 'Where we need vision, we have a __’. What is the missing word?
2. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed who as Health Secretary in a mini-reshuffle prompted by Wes Streeting's resignation?
3. What is the name of the constituency where former minister Josh Simons is stepping down as MP so that Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham can try to return to Parliament?
4. Which one of these Government ministers did not quit their position, calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign? a) Jess Phillips, Home Office minister b) Mike Tapp, Home Office minister c) Miatta Fahnbulleh, communities minister d) Zubir Ahmed, health minister.
5. Following the elections, Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of which party, was sworn in as the first minister of Wales?
6. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a property for how much in cash after receiving a £5million personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne?

7. Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologised for failing to pay the correct council tax while living where in London?
8. The King’s Speech confirmed the Government's plans to nationalise what?
9. Who told US President Donald Trump: 'We can help each other succeed and advance the wellbeing of the whole world. Our two countries should be partners, not rivals’?
10. What did US President Donald Trump say was 'unbelievably weak’ and was on 'massive life support’?
11. At the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust at the Royal Albert Hall, who congratulated King Charles on his ‘Americas' trip and for putting 'that little ratbag in his place’?
12. The bodies of three young women were recovered from the sea off the coast of which city?
13. France confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew to a cruise ship docked in Bordeaux after a suspected outbreak of what?
14. Five Italian tourists, including a mother and daughter, died 160ft underwater during a diving trip to where?
15. Under rules introduced this week it became illegal for driving instructors to do what? 
16. A survey found that a sandwich sold by bakery chain Gail’s contained a 'staggering' amount of what … the equivalent to five McDonald’s cheeseburgers?
17. Singer Dua Lipa filed a $15milion (£11million) lawsuit against which company, alleging it used her image on its packaging without permission?
18. Delivery driver Catalin Stancu was given an eight-week suspended prison sentence after being caught on a doorbell camera taking what from a house in West Yorkshire?
19. What returned to Coniston Water for the first time in almost 60 years ago? 
20. Which couple made a joint statement saying they remained great friends and were 'fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents'?
21. The English Football League charged Southampton with what?
22. The Princess of Wales used what name to introduce herself to schoolchildren on her visit to Reggio Emilia in Italy?
23. Who received the special award at the Baftas and used a emotional speech to recall the death of his mother to send a message that 'life can get better’?
24. Singer Olly Murs raised more than £800,000 for Soccer Aid by cycling, running and rowing 250 miles from Old Trafford to which team’s football ground?
25. Boy George failed to reach the Eurovision finals when which country’s song was eliminated in the semi-final?

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The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann on 23, ahead of Janet Boyle on 21, Robert Rea on 20 and Josh Haining on 18. The top team were the King’s Head drinkers Peter and Stacey, with help from landlord Mick, who scored 22. The Barnard Castle FOC of Bill, Trev, Carole with help from Tim scored 21, Maura and Phil 20, Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe and Our Peter, Jackie, Sarah and Joe 19 and Prague marathon runners Jack and Thom 18. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week’s news. Why not give it a go and let me know your score. 

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1. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage described England's local election results as a 'truly historic __ in British politics' as his party gained hundreds of seats. What is the missing word?
2. Reform UK won all 12 seats up for election in which North-East town, stripping Labour of its majority and causing MP Jonathan Brash to call for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down?
3. Keir Starmer said that who had made it 'absolutely clear' he supported him, following a report in The Times that he had urged the Prime Minister to set out a timetable for departure?

4. Reform UK said it would open migrant detention centres for people awaiting deportation in areas that did what?
5. Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he was wrong to call himself a spokesperson for which organisation when campaigning for the party leadership?
6. What is the name of the cruise ship on which three people died of the rat-borne hantavirus?
7. Three people died after the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which began its journey on April 1 in which country?
8. The Pentagon announced that the US would withdraw 5,000 troops from which country after its leader said America was being ‘humiliated' by Iran?
9. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said there was what colour 'dome' over the Strait of Hormuz?
10. The Vatican said it had raised the 'need to work tirelessly in favour of peace’ after Pope Leo met who in Rome?

11. A man was charged with using threatening, abusive and insulting words and behaviour after wearing a balaclava and confronting who near his home?

12. Two people died and three, including a child, were injured after a grenade exploded at a house in which city?
13. Jake Hall, who featured in The Only Way Is Essex, was found dead at a villa on which island after smashing into a glass door?

14. Jackie Kirwan, whose daughter died at 33, said that meeting former hairdresser Kim Smith and being able to do what had given her 'huge comfort’?

15. Ted Turner, who died aged 87, was a media mogul who launched which US TV news channel?
16. Michael O’Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, called for airports to ban what?
17. Amazon became the first retailer in the UK to start what with a limited launch in Darlington, County Durham?
18. Which singer was in an induced coma after emergency surgery in the Algarve, Portugal?
19. Some celebrities boycotted the Met Gala in New York protesting about whose involvement as lead sponsor?
20. What did Martyn Smith, owner of an auto repair garage in Kent, contribute to the Met Gala?
21. A German family won a payout of more than €900 (£850) from their tour operator after they were unable to do what on a holiday in Kos, Greece?
22. Animal rights charity Peta called on Leicestershire County Council to strike what off a list of potential names for Melton Mowbray's new bypass?
23. What did six times world champion Steve Davis say was an 'embarrassment to snooker’ and that referees and the players’ association needed to ensure it never happened again?
24. Which band announced their new album Foreign Tongues, with contributions from Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney and the Cure’s Robert Smith, would be released on July 10?
25. A 90-minute concert is to be held at the Royal Albert Hall tonight (Friday), a Stratford farm released 100 butterflies and a new species of wasp has been named … all to mark what?

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The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was Daily Mail trainee Joshua Haining who collected a scratchcard for his impressive 24. Janet Boyle, Tim Humphrey and George Mann all scored 21, Ellen Morris 20, Robert Rea 19 and Ian McCulloch 15. The top team was Phil, Maura, Lou and Joe also with 24. The Barnard Castle FOC with Bill, Carole, Trevor, Our Peter and Jackie scored 19 and the Broad Oak Boozers Thom, Tim and Craig 18. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week’s news. Give it a go and let me know your score.

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1. What is the name of the 31-year-old man who was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump?
2. The Donald Trump attack was the second time the Washington Hilton hotel has been the scene of an assassination attempt. Who was the other intended victim?
3. The US president and First Lady called for who to be sacked for 'inciting violence' after he called Melania an 'expectant widow’ in a TV comedy sketch?
4. King Charles's address to the US Congress prompted how many standing ovations?
5. King Charles, responding to Donald Trump’s remark that if it wasn’t for the US, European countries would be speaking German, said 'if it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking __’. What is the missing language?
6. US President Donald Trump said he would remove all tariffs and restrictions on the import of what in honour of King Charles's State Visit?
7. After his four-day State Visit to the US, King Charles flew to which British overseas territory?
8. The UK terror threat was raised from ‘substantial' to what level for the first time since 2021 after two people were stabbed in Golders Green on Wednesday?
9. Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley accused who of spouting 'misinformed' rhetoric for sharing a post claiming two policemen were 'violently kicking’ the man accused of the Golders Green stabbings?
10. How many Labour MPs rebelled against the Government by voting in favour of an investigation into Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his appointment of Peter Mandelson?
11. Police raided three properties and made six arrests in which English town as part of an investigation into allegations of sex offences involving a religious group?
12. What is the name of the company that owns Premier Inn, Beefeater and Brewers Fayre which announced it was to cut about 3,800 jobs in the UK and Ireland?
13. Who has been referred to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner for not declaring a £5million gift from a donor before he became an MP?
14. Which company’s profits more than doubled to £2.4billion between January and March after an ‘exceptional' performance since the beginning of the Iran war?
15. James Holder, 54, found guilty of rape after a trial at Gloucester Crown Court, was the co-founder of which company?
16. Lord George Robertson, ex-Nato secretary general, urged the Government to introduce what for everyone from 16 to 70?
17. Which accessories store closed 154 shops in the UK and Ireland with more than 1,300 staff being notified of redundancy?
18. Who submitted three applications to trademark her voice and likeness, including an image of her wearing a sparkly bodysuit, after fake AI clips?
19. A Banksy statue, erected at night in central London, showed a man in a suit stepping off a plinth and blinded by what?
20. Tributes were paid after the death of Ted, a Patterdale Terrier mix, who found fame on which TV show?
21. London marathon winner Sabastian Sawe, who became the first person to complete a marathon in less than two hours, is from which country?
22. Which football club clinched a return to the English Football League, after a ten-year exile, with an equaliser in the 13th minute of stoppage time?
23. Millie Bright, OBE, who retired from football with immediate effect, won 88 caps for England and made a record 314 appearances for which club?
24. One hundred Italian cooks in London broke the world record for the longest what, using 50,000 ladyfinger biscuits and more than 3,000 eggs?
25. Retired IT analyst Roman Dubowski became the seventh person to win what?

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The top solo scorers in last week’s newsquiz were Robert Rea and George Mann with 21, just ahead of Kirsty Stewart and Janet Boyle on 20, Tim Humphrey on 19. and Ian McCulloch on 15. The top team was the Barnard Castle FOC with Carole, Trevor, Bill, Sue, Our Peter and Jackie with an impressive 24. The King’s Head drinkers of Nicky, Les, Stacey and Simon scored 21, ahead of Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe and Marc and Claire Beyeler on 19. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week’s news. Why not give it a go and let me know your score.

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1. Olly Robbins, the former top official at the Foreign Office, told the foreign affairs select committee that Downing Street 'took a __ attitude' to Peter Mandelson’s vetting. What is the missing word?
2. Following talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, Donald Trump announced that the ten-day ceasefire had been extended by how many weeks?
3. Reports that US President Donald Trump is seeking to punish Nato allies, who failed to back the Iran war, suggested he could withdraw America’s backing for British control of what?
4. US President Donald Trump said who was 'not speaking for the UK' after a call for America to show ‘leadership' on Ukraine?
5. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood signed a three-year £662 million agreement with which country that will see at least 50 police officers, with tear gas and rubber bullets, drafted in to tackle hostile crowds?
6. Latest figures showed that inflation had risen to what per cent, largely due to higher fuel prices?
7. Education minister Jacqui Smith said the Government planned to introduce a legal ban on what in schools in England?
8. The Commons and Lords settled on a final draft of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill that will stop people born after what year from smoking?
9. Sean Egan was sacked from his job with which supermarket after 29 years for confronting a shoplifter?
10. Gunman Shamar Elkins killed eight children in Louisiana including how many of his own?
11. Which airline announced it was to cut 20,000 European short-haul flights over the summer, saying fuel prices have made many journeys unprofitable?
12. To mark the late Queen’s 100th birthday, King Charles posted a video saying: 'God bless you __ __, you remain forever in our hearts and prayers.’ What are the two missing words?
13. Stolen medical data from how many NHS patients went up for sale on a Chinese website?
14. Tim Cook stepped down as CEO of which company, a position he has held since 2011?
15. Antonia Eastwood was given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay £5,000 in compensation after admitting doing what at a wedding?
16. Zoologist, author and television presenter, Desmond Morris, who died aged 98, was best known for writing which book, that was published in 1967?
17. Which former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter died aged 66? 
18. The oldest member of which pop group, that had five UK top ten hits including a Number 1 in the 70s, died aged 76 with his wife and eight children by his side?
19. Music impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed that he was getting help every day for what?
20. Who left the ITV reality show I'm A Celebrity... South Africa after collapsing in the camp, before being diagnosed with cancer?
21. A robot won a half-marathon, running faster than the human world record, in which city?
22. Which former Premier League champions were relegated to football's third tier for only the second time in the club's 142-year history?
23. Which football team sacked their head coach after losing five consecutive matches without scoring for the first time since 1912?
24. The BBC said that 'following extensive consideration’ it had made the difficult decision to 'say goodbye’ to which show after 52 years?
25. The BBC announced that who is to replace Scott Mills as the host of Radio 2's breakfast show?

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The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was Tim Humphrey on 22, just ahead of George Mann on 21.5, Ian McCulloch on 20.5, Robert Rea on 20 and Chris Matthews on 19. The top team was the Broad Oak Boozers of Rosie, Tim, Thom and Danny with Craig and April calling in from Morocco, who scored 20, just ahead of Trevor and Carole on 19.5, Bill and Sue on 19 and Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe on 18.5. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Why not give it a go and let me know your score. 

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1. What is the name of the Foreign Office’s top civil servant, who was forced to resign for overruling the vetting process to clear Peter Mandelson to become US ambassador?
2. The International Monetary Fund forecast that the energy shock from the Iran war would hit which of the world's advanced economies the hardest?
3. US President Donald Trump said that an AI image he posted on social media did not portray him as Jesus but depicted him as what?
4. US President Donald Trump criticised one of his closest allies, saying she lacked courage and didn't care if Iran had a nuclear weapon and could blow up her country in two minutes? Which country?
5. While on a tour of Africa, Pope Leo XIV said the world was being 'ravaged by a handful of __’. What is the missing word?
6. The International Energy Agency said that Europe had how many weeks worth of jet fuel left before there were likely to be shortages and flight cancellations?
7. Teenager Axel Rudakubana was able to murder three girls in Southport because of the 'irresponsible and harmful' role of who, according to an inquiry into the atrocity?
8. Which organisation informed staff at a meeting that it was to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs, saving £500million, in the biggest downsizing in 15 years?
9. About 100 people were stranded in which airport after a flight to Manchester left without them because new border control checks caused three-hour queues?
10. Which company was fined £4.2million and ordered to pay more than 80,000 learner drivers for not showing the full price of lessons at the time of booking?
11. At least eight students and one teacher were killed and several others injured after a shooting by a 14-year-old in which country?
12. Children threw missiles at police as hundreds of protesters gathered to demand descriptions of men suspected of gang raping a woman in which town?
13. Which TV presenter is to appear at an employment tribunal after his former co-host brought a case alleging she had faced bullying?
14. Who said she was 'the most trolled person in the entire world' on social media adding: ‘Every day for ten years, I have been bullied and attacked’?
15. A BBC investigation found that law firms were charging thousands of pounds to help migrants to gain asylum in the UK by pretending to be gay or what else?
16. US Vice-President JD Vance insisted he was right to stage a two-day campaign to back the Prime Minister in which country’s elections?
17. Why was 18-year-old Maddie Haining told to leave Club Tropicana in Manchester?
18. Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, 48, who died after his car was hit by a train, was capped 33 times for which country?
19. New data revealed that which insect is dying out in Britain, with 33 native species fighting an 'increasingly urgent battle' for survival?
20. Which TV presenter thanked people for their good wishes and held up a 'get well soon' card from his hospital bed after suffering a stroke?
21. Who said: 'I can't believe I waited 17 years to get one green jacket and now I get two in a row’?
22. Which is the only English football club left in the Champions League?
23. What is the name of the horse that joined the elite band who have won the Grand National twice?
24. Beauty entrepreneur Karishma Vijay, 28, collected £250,000 by winning what?
25. Which musical dominated the Olivier Awards, winning seven prizes?

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The top scorer in last week’s newsquiz was George Mann with 20, ahead of Robert Rea on 17. The top team was the Barnard Castle FOC with Bill, Sue, Trevor, Carole, Our Peter and Jackie who scored a maximum 25. Tim Humphrey and son Robert scored 22, ahead of the Matthews family on 18 and Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe on 17. Here is this week’s newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the last seven days, Why not give it a go and let me know your score.

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1. US President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday that a 'whole __ will die tonight' if Iran failed to meet his latest deadline. What is the missing word?
2. The US and Iran finally agreed to a ceasefire of how many weeks?
3. Israel bombed which city, killing at least 250 people, and prompting Iranian officials to warn that Tehran could withdraw from the ceasefire?
4. US special forces launched a 'high-stakes' raid into a remote mountainous region of Iran on Sunday to do what?
5. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited four Gulf countries this week, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and which other two? Half a point for each.
6. Which country acted as a mediator in organising the ceasefire between the US and Iran?
7. US President Donald Trump praised the relentless bombing of Iran in a speech on the Truman balcony at the White House while standing between his wife Melania and what?
8. A gunman was killed and two others ‘neutralised' in a clash with armed police near the Israeli consulate in which city?
9. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Government could have built a ‘few’ hospitals with the money it has cost covering doctors’ strikes in recent years. How much did he say?
10. What was scrapped by the Government meaning around 480,000 families will get an average rise of £4,100 a year?
11. This year's Wireless Festival, scheduled to run for three nights in London in July, was cancelled after the Government blocked which performer from coming to the UK?
12. Why did the crew on Nasa's Artemis II mission lose contact with the Earth for 40 minutes?
13. Millions of graduates are to have the interest on their student loans capped at what per cent from September?
14. The Church of England is planning to issue an apology, saying it is ‘deeply sorry’, for its role in what?
15. Finbar Sullivan, 21, was stabbed to death after a fight broke out at which London beauty spot?
16. Jasveen Sangha, 42, known as the 'Ketamine Queen’ from LA was jailed for 15 years for selling drugs that led to the death of who?
17. More than 1,700 people have joined legal action against which company after becoming ill while on holiday in the Cape Verde islands?
18. Jo Malone said she was 'surprised and very sad' after being sued by which company for more than £200,000 in damages for using her name on fragrances?
19. Enzo Conticello, 29, was jailed for more than two years for stealing a handbag containing what worth up to £2.2million from a Soho pub?
20. What did US first lady Melania Trump say were ‘a mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation’?
21. Which supermarket sacked shop assistant Walker Smith for stopping a shoplifter from taking Lindt Gold Bunny Easter eggs?
22. Royal Mail increased the price of a second class stamp by 4p to 91p and a first class stamp by 10p to how much?
23. What did an Oxford team win for the first time since 2016?
24. Football fan Tony Incenzo completed what 'lifetime ambition’ on Monday after 45 years?
25. It was revealed that singer Taylor Swift and footballer Travis Kelce are gearing up for a summer wedding in New York on what date?

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The Good Friday newsquiz

The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was Janet Boyle with 23, ahead of Tim Humphrey, George Mann and Nick Turner on 22, Robert Rea on 19, Ian McCulloch on 18 and Adam Batstone and Kieran Corcoran on 17. The top team were the King’s Head drinkers featuring Peter, Jack and Franki with 23, ahead of Bill and Sarah on 21, Marc and Claire Beyeler and Our Peter and Jackie both on 20.5, the Broad Oak Boozers of Danny, Thom, Tim and Craig on 20 and Trevor and Carole on 18.5. Happy Easter to all you quizzers. Hope you have a good one. Here is the Good Friday newsquiz. As usual there are 25 questions about the week’s news. Give it a go and let me know your score.

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1. US President Donald Trump said he is ‘absolutely' considering withdrawing the US from what, warning that the matter was 'beyond reconsideration’?
2. US President Donald Trump indicated that he may send troops to seize control of Iran's key oil export terminal on which island in the northern Gulf?
3. At a lunch in Washington US President Donald Trump said that whose wife 'treats him extremely badly’ and that he was 'still recovering from the right to the jaw’?
4. US President Donald Trump posted on social media that 'a beautiful Banquet Dinner at the White House’ would be held on the evening of April 28 in honour of who?
5. What is the name of the American Attorney General who was sacked by President Donald Trump?
6. The BBC said it had sacked presenter Scott Mills after learning the alleged victim in a police investigation was what?
7. Scott Mills signed off by saying 'back tomorrow' but the following day's show was presented by which DJ, who gave no reason for Mills’s absence?
8. How many astronauts are on Artemis II heading to the Moon?
9. The Financial Conduct Authority said millions of car owners were set to receive compensation, after being mis-sold car finance, with an average payment of how much per agreement?
10. Why did Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrap plans for 1,000 extra NHS training places?
11. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage fired the party’s housing spokesman Simon Dudley, after he said regulations brought in after the Grenfell Tower fire were too tough and ‘everyone __ in the end’. What is the missing word?
12. Six teenage girls were arrested after widespread disorder, which police said was caused by a social media trend for swarming the streets, in which London district?
13. Musician Ashley Warren was jailed for how many years after his XL bully dog mauled the mother of his ex-partner, to death at his house in Essex?
14. Funeral director Robert Bush, who gave families the wrong ashes from his parlour in which city, pleaded guilty to 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial?
15. A 19th Century Grade II-listed mill was demolished after it was severely damaged by a large fire in which Staffordshire town?
16. Golf legend Tiger Woods was charged with driving under the influence in which US state?
17. Mary Rand, who died aged 86, was the first British female to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics when she won what event at the Tokyo Games of 1964?
18. Russian Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, was jailed for assault after who contacted UK police to say he had seen a woman being beaten up on a video call?
19. A storm with what name was set to bring winds of over 90mph and snow blizzards to the North this Easter weekend?
20. A tracker was launched to help consumers find out whether their purchase was one of 413,793 of what items... that were stolen in Italy?
21. An unclaimed lottery ticket, bought in London in October and worth how much, expired at midnight last night (Thursday)?
22. Igor Tudor left his role as Tottenham Hotspur head coach after just 44 days and how many matches?
23. Which country, four-time World Cup winners, failed to qualify for the tournament for a third consecutive time, losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
24. Which rock guitarist was attacked by a woman in Santa Monica who hurled an unidentified substance at him?
25. Which actor received an honorary doctorate from Ulster University - and recalled how Belfast gave him his ‘breakthrough’?

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