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Quiz of the Week | 16 August 2026

16th August 2026

News & Current Affairs Quiz Questions & Answers – This Week Ending 16 August 2026

Test your knowledge of the latest news, sport, entertainment and current affairs with this week's Quiz of the Week.

1. Which country was Donald Trump in when he secretly switched planes in August 2026, reportedly using a catering vehicle as part of the operation?

Answer

Turkey (Türkiye)

2. The solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 was the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since which year?

Answer

1999

3. Which club defeated Aston Villa to win the 2026 UEFA Super Cup?

Answer

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

4. Which Canadian singer was performing at Wembley Stadium on 14 August 2026 when concertgoers received an emergency alert warning of the risk of fires — shortly before the show's pyrotechnics?

Answer

The Weeknd

5. London Heathrow lost its position as Europe's busiest airport by passenger numbers in July 2026 to which airport?

Answer

Istanbul Airport

6. TIE BREAK: What percentage of the vote did Count Binface receive in the 2026 Clacton by-election?

Answer

26.9%

7. The 2026 European Athletics Championships have been taking place in which UK city?

Answer

Birmingham

8. Amanda Knox made her Edinburgh Fringe debut in August 2026 with a one-woman show bearing what acrobatic title?

Answer

Cartwheel

9. Which Hollywood actress poked fun at claims about her pregnancy in August 2026 by posting the words “Fake hair, real bump”?

Answer

Anne Hathaway

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Music Rounds

Ready to Use Quiz Music Clips

1 minute clip (play twice during presentation) with 5 songs from 5 different decades.

Format 1: Pull the first letter from each artist and it will spell out which 5 letter word?

Format 2: Give the teams the 5 letter word first, then play the clip and have them name each artist.

Here is a sample of our music round which can be used as a full round or just bonus points during a music question round.