2025 Quiz Questions and Answers
As February unfolds, it's time to look back at some of the biggest stories that made waves this past week. This edition of the Weekly News Quiz takes you through a mix of entertainment, politics, and unexpected cultural moments.
Did you catch who won the coveted Album of the Year at the Grammys? Or the controversy surrounding Labour ministers forced to apologise for offensive WhatsApp messages? Perhaps you heard about the farmers staging a dramatic tractor protest in London. Meanwhile, an EasyJet flight had to make an emergency landing for an unusual reason, and an asteroid with a worrying trajectory is making headlines. With so many fascinating developments, it’s time to test your knowledge. Ready to dive in? Let’s go! 📰✨
2025 News Quiz Questions and Answers
Quiz Questions
1. Which famous island has declared a state of emergency after being rocked by hundreds of earthquakes?
2. Donald Trump made headlines this week by saying the US will "take over" what territory?
3. A concerning virus has been detected in at least six herds of dairy cattle in Nevada. Which one?
4. Which country just hit back at the US with new tariffs on some American imports?
5. For the first time ever, scientists have successfully produced which animal using in vitro fertilisation (IVF)?
6. Which major US government agency just became the first to offer buyouts to its entire workforce?
7. The Gramm Awards, music’s biggest night, recently took place in LA. Who took home the prestigious Album of the Year award?
8. A blockbuster NBA trade just went down. Which superstar player was at the center of the deal?
9. Which country has struck an unprecedented deal to house violent US criminals and deportees of any nationality?
10. Beyoncé, the most nominated and awarded artist in Grammy history, finally won which long-awaited Grammy?
11. Sunday was Groundhog Day! How do you spell the name of the famous weather-predicting rodent?
12. There’s a greater-than-1% chance that an asteroid could hit Earth in 2032. What’s its name?
13. Which Florida city is cracking down on wild spring break partying?
14. Which beloved simulation game just turned 25 years old this month?
15. According to a new study, what prevents a polar bear’s fur from freezing?
16. President Trump selected Neil Jacobs, a scientist linked to "Sharpiegate," to head NOAA. What exactly is "Sharpiegate"?
17. Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform his final show in July. What’s the name of the legendary band he fronted?
18. At the 2025 Grammy Awards, whch celebrity offspring stole the red carpet in a Louis Vuitton outfit featuring a massive gothic castle headpiece?
19. An IT glitch left UK customers of which bank locked out of their accounts for nearly 24 hours?
20. The people of York are outraged after York Minster announced plans to do what?
21. Some aorable endangered frogs have been born at the London Zoo after a rescue mission in Chile. What species are they?
22. This eek, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney had to deny an online rumor that his government planned to ban what?
23. Nine Inch Nails are heading on tou this summer. But if Trent Reznor went to a metric ironmonger, what size nails would he have to buy for his band?
24. Willow, the offical dog of the Guardian Thursday quiz, wants to know: What has Donald Trump Jr. been accused of shooting in Italy?
25. And finally, Groundhog Day! What was Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction this year?
26. Which two Labour ministers have had to apologize for sending offensive messages on WhatsApp?
27. During the Super Bowl halftime show, which song did Kendrick Lamar keep teasing?
28. What’s the name of the Netflix series that tells the real story of an Australian influencer who faked cancer to sell natural remedies?
29. Which TV chef is in hot water over multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour spanning years?
30. An EasyJet flight bound for Manchester Airport had to make an emergency landing after the pilot did what?
31. Which gaming network suffered a major outage on Friday night?
32. Farmers in London are staging a tractor protest against what issue?
33. Why did Kanye West claim his Super Bowl ad was filmed on an iPhone?
34. An Albanian criminal was allowed to remain in Britain partly because his son refuses to eat what?
35. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Nationwide issued a warning about what scam?
36. Labour’s Ashley Dalton previously suggested that people can identify as which animal?
37. A new Jurassic Park trailer dropped during the Super Bowl. What’s the title of the film?
38. The Yeezy store is selling only one item. What symbol is printed on the T-shirts?
2025 News Quiz Answers
Quiz Answers
1. Santorini
2. Gaza Strip
3. Bird flu
4. China
5. Kangaroo
6. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
7. Beyoncé
8. Luka Dončić
9. El Salvador
10. Album of the Year
11. Punxsutawney Phil
12. 2024 YR4
13. Miami Beach
14. The Sims
15. A cocktail of greasy compounds
16. There was a map marked with a Sharpie
17. Black Sabbath
18. Jaden Smith
19. Barclays
20. Host a gig by controversial metal band Plague of Angels
21. Darwin’s frogs
22. Domestic cats
23. 228mm nails are the same size as 9-inch nails
24. A protected species of duck
25. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather
26. Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan
27. Not Like Us
28. Apple Cider Vinegar
29. Gino D’Acampo
30. Collapsed
31. PlayStation
32. Inheritance tax changes
33. He spent all his budget on new teeth
34. Foreign chicken nuggets
35. Dating app scammers
36. Llamas
37. Jurassic World Rebirth
38. Swastikas
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