Quiz of the Week | 16 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
10. In August 2026, the BBC sought to subpoena members of Donald Trump’s family as part of a legal dispute. Spell “subpoena”.
Answer
S-U-B-P-O-E-N-A
11. Which radio station was found to have breached Ofcom rules in August 2026 after mistakenly broadcasting a pre-recorded announcement that King Charles III had died?
Answer
Radio Caroline
12. In August 2026, Eurovision organisers were considering changes to the voting system to reduce organised political voting. Under the proposals, which two traditional methods of voting could be scrapped?
Answer
Phone calls and text messages (SMS)
13. On 15 August 2026, a temporary UK ban came into force on the sale of which outdoor cooking product?
Answer
Disposable barbecues
14. Which European country rejected the idea in August 2026 of taking prisoners from the UK to help ease overcrowding in British jails?
Answer
Estonia
15. A Mars Bar dating from 1991 was discovered during a house clearance in August 2026. Approximately what percentage heavier was it than today’s version?
Answer
56%
16. A total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 was visible from Iceland and parts of which European country?
Answer
Spain
17. The UK’s largest official Harry Potter shop was announced in August 2026 and is due to open in November on which famous London shopping street?
Answer
Oxford Street
18. Which technology company teamed up with six major Wall Street firms in August 2026 on a plan to raise more than $500 billion to finance AI infrastructure?
Answer
Nvidia
19. Nigel Farage won the 2026 Clacton by-election with 22,239 votes. Which novelty candidate finished second with 9,455 votes?
Answer
Count Binface
20. After a prolonged spell of hot summer weather in 2026, which American singer ironically brought her Eternal Sunshine Tour to the UK?
Answer
Ariana Grande
21. Arsenal & Manchester City played in the 2026 Community Shield as the previous season’s Premier League champions and FA Cup winners. If the same club wins both (the double), who takes the other place?
Answer
Premier League runners-up