News quiz - Week 49 (30 seconds)

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Week 49

School Year 2024-2025

NEWS QUIZ

For days, Georgians have been taking to the streets to protest.

What are they protesting?

Against the decision...

1. of the EU to build a massive military base
2. to introduce strict visa rules for Russian citizens
3. to mandate participation in a Russia-led military alliance
4. of the pro-Russian government to halt EU accession talks

What world first have Belgian sex workers achieved since last Sunday? They now have the right to...

1. sick leave, maternity leave, and a pension
2. child benefits and holidays
3. welfare and legal aid
4. continued payment during illness

Which singer has admitted that too much Botox ruined her smile, leaving her unable to laugh?

1. Britney Spears
2. Nicki Minaj
3. Meghan Trainor
4. Katy Perry

Which athlete has become the first Dutchwoman to be named the world's best athlete?

1. Sifan Hassan
2. Sharon van Rouwendaal
3. Ellen Hoog
4. Femke Bol

President Joe Biden has decided to pardon his son Hunter after initially refusing. Why has he changed his mind?

1. Because he believes Hunter is innocent
2. Because he thought Hunter was judged differently for being his son
3. Because he didn’t want to lose Hunter for 42 years
4. Because he didn’t think Hunter’s drug use and gun law violations were a big deal

Why was a six-year-old child provisionally given a stadium ban by a French club?

1. He set off fireworks during the match
2. He ran across the pitch during the match
3. He punched Le Havre in the stomach
4. He threw cardboard cups and paper wads towards the pitch

What was in the stolen van of Tommy Banks (📸), who is the owner of two Michelin-starred restaurants and a pub?

1. Pies, custard, and gravy for a Christmas market
2. Top secret recipes for Yorkshire pudding
3. A year's supply of gravy for the pub quiz night
4. The Michelin stars he took from his restaurants

Which country did the Minister of Defense resign from after a failed 'state of emergency'* by the president?

A state of emergency is when the government makes extra rules to keep the country safe, for example, in times of danger due to war or major problems. This means people may have fewer freedoms, such as not being able to go outside freely or protest. It helps the government act quickly and keep things calm.

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1. North Korea
2. South Korea
3. China
4. Pakistan

Which famous Romanian's campaign accounts did TikTok take offline?

1. Inna – Pop singer with international hits like Hot and Sun Is Up
2. Clotilde Armand – Mayor of Sector 1 in Bucharest
3. Călin Georgescu – Far-right presidential candidate and former UN advisor
4. Ilie Năstase – Former top tennis player and cultural icon

How does Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson intend to assist mainstream schools in breaking down barriers for children with special needs?

1. By increasing funding with 740m GBP
2. By ensuring schools have access to mental health support services for students
3. By enabling parents to help out in the classroom
4. By creating partnerships between mainstream schools and special education centers

So...

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