News quiz - Week 16 (10 seconds)

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Week 16

School Year 2024-2025

NEWS QUIZ

Which city was hit by a Russian missile attack killing at least 34 people?

1. Kyiv
2. Kharkiv
3. Sumy
4. Odessa

 Why did Katy Perry kiss the ground last Monday?

1. She had been stuck in an elevator for 4.5 hours
2. She made a successful parachute jump
3. She stepped onto the island she purchased for the first time
4. She returned to Earth after a space trip

Which company has announced it will use user data to train AI?

1. Apple
2. Google
3. Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
4. Microsoft

Which American university will lose $2.3 billion for refusing to meet Trump's demands on diversity programs and face masks?

1. Yale
2. Harvard
3. Stanford
4. Princeton

She has lost all her teeth, but Fatou was still able to eat soft fruit on her 68th birthday. She did this at the Berlin Zoo. Who is Fatou?

1. The oldest gorilla living in captivity
2. The very first elephant in this zoo
3. The woman with the longest-running zoo membership
4. The tiger who once held the title "Most Beautiful Tiger in the World"

What's the name of the Swedish slow-TV show about the annual moose migration, watched by millions worldwide?

1. Moose on the Move
2. The Great Moose Migration
3. Elk Trek Live
4. Swedish Wildlife Watch

 According to the WMO, which continent is warming the fastest due to climate change?

1. Africa
2. Asia
3. South America
4. Europe

According to a recent decision by the UK Supreme Court, who is recognised as a woman under the Equality Act?

1. Anyone who identifies as a woman
2. Only people who were born female
3. People who were born female and individuals who have undergone gender reassignment surgery
4. Anyone with a legal document stating their gender is female

Why is a U.S. judge considering holding Trump officials in contempt of court?

1. For leaking classified government information
2. For obstructing an investigation into election fraud
3. For deportations under the so-called Alien Act
4. For refusing to cooperate with foreign leaders

What was the outcome of the recent Champions League match between Arsenal and Real Madrid?

1. Real Madrid easily defeated Arsenal thanks to their experience
2. The match ended in a draw after extra time
3. Arsenal won, with standout performances from Saka and Rice
4. Arsenal lost despite dominating the first half

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