Quiz of the Week | 25 October 2026
News & Current Affairs Quiz Questions & Answers – This Week Ending 25 October 2026
Test your knowledge of the latest news, entertainment, sport, science and current affairs with our 20-question weekly quiz. Click or tap each question’s answer button to reveal the correct answer.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham appeared alongside Steve Rotheram in a special edition of Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer in October 2026. Steve Rotheram is the mayor of which English city region?
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Liverpool City Region
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A fire severely damaged the historic Eagle’s Nest, a former Nazi-era retreat, in October 2026. In which German federal state is the Eagle’s Nest located?
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Bavaria
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Welsh singer Jamie Miller reached number one in the UK singles chart in October 2026. What was the title of his chart-topping single?
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Babydoll
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Prince William made a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show in October 2026. Which environmental initiative, founded by the Prince of Wales in 2020, was he promoting?
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The Earthshot Prize
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Reports in October 2026 suggested that final screen tests were taking place to select the next James Bond. Which actor played James Bond immediately before Daniel Craig?
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Pierce Brosnan
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Storm Austen and Storm Boelo brought severe weather to the UK in October 2026. According to the official 2026–27 storm naming list, what is the name of the next storm, beginning with the letter C?
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Chloe
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In October 2026, the BBC announced plans to close the linear broadcast services of BBC Three, BBC Scotland and which radio station?
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BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Sacha Baron Cohen returned as Ali G in a new comedy film released in October 2026. What is the subtitle of the film, whose full title begins Ali G:?
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Who Iz I?
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Japan launched its Martian Moons Exploration spacecraft in October 2026, heading towards Phobos. What is the name of Mars’s other moon?
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Deimos
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British singer Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for Album of the Year in October. What is the title of her winning album?
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This Music May Contain Hope.
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Animal rights organisation PETA called for Crystal Palace Football Club to retire its live bald eagle mascot in October 2026. What is the name of the eagle?
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Phoenix
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Researchers at the University of Southampton announced in October 2026 that artificial intelligence had helped decipher centuries-old British shipping records. According to their research, which commodity appeared most frequently in the historical cargo records?
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Coal
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American actor Tom Skerritt, who sadly died aged 93 in October 2026, played Captain Dallas in which classic 1979 science-fiction horror film?
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Alien
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John Healey was preparing to deliver his first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer in October 2026. Which Chancellor delivered the controversial mini-budget under Prime Minister Liz Truss in September 2022?
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Kwasi Kwarteng
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Italian driver Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix in October 2026. At which circuit in Austin, Texas, was the race held?
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Circuit of the Americas (COTA)
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In October 2026, the Scottish Government invited public suggestions for a permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth II. At which Scottish royal residence did the Queen die in September 2022?
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Balmoral Castle
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In October 2026, the BBC released new information about Blue Planet III, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Which Academy Award-winning composer collaborated with singer JADE on music for the series?
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Hans Zimmer
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A scientific study published in October 2026 challenged the accepted dating of Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night. In which country was Van Gogh born?
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The Netherlands
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The UK government announced a £100 million investment in a new artificial intelligence research laboratory in October 2026. Which of the following areas will the laboratory primarily focus on?
A) Cybersecurity and online fraud prevention
B) Climate change prediction and environmental modelling
C) Biosecurity and the detection of biological threats
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C — Biosecurity and the detection of biological threats
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The Jackdaw gas field received government approval in October 2026. In which sea is the Jackdaw field located?
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North Sea