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Weekly News Quiz: Golden Globes, Political Resignations, and Tech Controversies – How Well Do You Remember the Headlines? – 06/01/2025

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2025 Quiz Questions and Answers

As the first week of 2025 unfolds, it's a great time to reflect on some of the most impactful stories from the past week. This edition of the Weekly News Quiz takes you through a diverse array of events, from the world of entertainment to significant political shifts and intriguing cultural moments.


Did you catch which film dominated the Golden Globes, or the surprising resignation of a Western Prime Minister facing mounting pressure? Perhaps you noticed the controversy surrounding a tech platform halting its fact-checking efforts. Meanwhile, wildfires in California prompted mass evacuations, and North Korea made headlines by banning an iconic American food. With so many captivating stories, it’s time to see how much you remember from this week’s news. Ready to challenge yourself? Let’s get started! 📰✨


2025 News Quiz Questions and Answers

Quiz Questions

1. Which film won the most awards at the Golden Globes?


2. Who certified Trump's election win?


3. Which Western Prime Minister announced his resignation amid low approval ratings and party pressure?


4. Which tech platform will stop fact-checking?


5. What American food did North Korea outlaw in a crackdown?


6. How much did Eric Morecambe's glasses fetch at auction?


7. Which California city faced unprecedented wildfires, leading to mass evacuations?


8. Who delivered the eulogy at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral?


9. When could the TikTok ban in the U.S. take effect?


10. What body of water did Trump suggest renaming?


11. Which automaker is under investigation for its self-driving features?


12. How much aid has the Biden administration provided to Ukraine since 2022?


13. Which veteran actress won her first acting award at the Golden Globes?


14. Which royal family altered their coat of arms, and what change was made?


15. Which city was named Europe’s most congested last year?


16. Which country banned the import of plastic waste from Europe?


17. What odd item keeps appearing on a Nottinghamshire road in Beeston?


18. Which Conservative politician claimed to have seen a wall on Italy's non-existent border with Turkey?


19. What is the name of the orphaned wild boar supported by Brigitte Bardot?


20. What is the title of the documentary about staging a Shakespeare play in Grand Theft Auto?


21. Which British drama school will not admit new undergraduates in 2025 due to funding issues?


22. What cookies are the Girl Scouts retiring this year?


23. Which private space company has a new rocket ready for launch?


24. How many U.S. presidents attended Jimmy Carter's funeral?


25. What should Southerners avoid doing during a snowstorm?


26. What is Tulip Siddiq being investigated for?


27. On which show did Macy Gray storm off stage?


28. Who did Claudia Winkleman replace on his chat show?


29. What change is Jeremy Kyle rumoured to be making regarding ITV?


30. Where was a lynx captured after being illegally released?


31. What long-running show is Emilia Fox known for?


32. In which Shakespeare play is Tom Hiddleston starring in the West End?


33. What is a notable design change in the Tesla Model Y Juniper?


34. What is the title of the "Bank of Dave" sequel?


35. What honour will Warwick Davis receive from BAFTA?


36. What milestone did Rod Stewart recently celebrate?


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2025 News Quiz Answers

Quiz Answers

1. Emilia Pérez

2. Vice-President Kamala Harris

3. Justin Trudeau

4. Meta

5. Hot Dogs

6. £20,000

7. Los Angeles

8. President Joe Biden

9. January 19

10. Gulf of America

11. Tesla

12. $65 billion

13. Demi Moore

14. The king of Denmark added a larger polar bear and ram

15. London

16. Thailand

17. Plates of peeled bananas

18. Former home secretary Suella Braverman

19. Rillette

20. Grand Theft Hamlet

21. Bristol Old Vic

22. Toast-Yay! and Girl Scout S'mores

23. Blue Origin

24. Five

25. Panic-shop for toilet paper and milk

26. Corruption allegations

27. The Masked Singer

28. She replaced Graham Norton on his chat show.

29. Jeremy Kyle is rumored to be returning to ITV.

30. Scottish Highlands

31. Silent Witness

32. Much Ado About Nothing

33. Removing traditional switches

34. Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger

35. BAFTA Fellowship

36. 80th birthday


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