Quiz of the Week | 23 August 2026
News & Current Affairs Quiz Questions & Answers – This Week Ending 23 August 2026
Test your knowledge of the latest news, sport, entertainment and current affairs with this week’s Quiz of the Week.
1. After 25 years, Coventry City returned to the Premier League for the 2026/27 season. Which manager guided them back to the top flight?
Answer
Frank Lampard
2. Which pub chain announced in August 2026 that it had banned customers from taking mobile phone calls on loudspeaker?
Answer
Wetherspoons
3. In August 2026, Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley and Prince Harry were among seven public figures facing legal costs of up to £34.5 million involving ANL, publisher of the Daily Mail. What does ANL stand for?
Answer
Associated Newspapers Limited
4. Nick Kyrgios was in trouble with the ITIA in August 2026 after testing positive for a banned substance. What does ITIA stand for?
Answer
International Tennis Integrity Agency
5. In August 2026, it was reported that the Duchess of Sussex may return to acting with a role in which Guy Ritchie series?
Answer
The Gentlemen
6. In August 2026, what was the name of the Canadian Prime Minister and former Governor of the Bank of England who had been negotiating a trade dispute with the USA?
Answer
Mark Carney
7. Of the 20 managers who began the 2026/27 Premier League season, how many had previously won the Premier League as a manager?
Answer
ONE — Mikel Arteta
8. ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard sadly passed away in August 2026. What was the name of ZZ Top’s famous red 1933 Ford hot rod?
Answer
The Eliminator
9. The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix was held at which circuit?
Answer
Circuit Zandvoort
10. Which UK city saw artificial snow on its streets in August 2026 during filming for the new Batman film?
Answer
Glasgow
11. In August 2026, Spain captain Rodri completed his transfer from Manchester City to which club?
Answer
Barcelona
12. The World’s Ugliest Dog competition marked its 50th year at the Sonoma County Fair in California in August 2026. What breed is the winner, Jinny Lu?
Answer
Pug
13. Who replaced Steve Clarke as manager of the Scotland national football team in August 2026?
Answer
Sébastien Pocognoli
14. In August 2026, Virgin Atlantic, Trainline and RED Driving School were being investigated by the consumer watchdog over the practice of not showing customers the full price upfront. What two-word term is used for this practice?
Answer
Drip Pricing
15. The funeral of Gaynor Sullivan took place in Swansea city centre in August 2026, with hundreds of fans gathered outside. By what professional name was she known?
Answer
Bonnie Tyler
16. Which city laughed off a mistake on its marathon medals in August 2026 after the design featured an image of the wrong Allianz Stadium?
Answer
Sydney
17. In August 2026, Andy Burnham floated the idea of the UK hosting the men’s football World Cup in which year?
Answer
2042
18. In August 2026, who became the most decorated athlete in European Athletics Championships history?
Answer
Dina Asher-Smith
19. Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper were filming in Paris in August 2026 for a prequel to which film series?
Answer
Ocean’s Eleven
20. Jodie Foster made news in August 2026 after becoming the first of her kind to receive a pioneering cancer treatment. What type of animal is Jodie Foster?
Answer
Python