The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

Are you a bona fide newshound?

SOME SAY THE news is the first draft of history. Others might think of it as watching pub quiz questions unfold in real-time.

This week there was a great deal of very serious news, but Conan O’Brien also popped up out of nowhere so at least we managed to squeeze that into the quiz. Enjoy!

A meeting between Helen McEntee and which UK Cabinet Minister was cancelled this week amid tensions over new UK immigration policy?

Alamy

David Cameron

James Cleverley

Grant Shapps

Jeremy Hunt

Which of these popular comedies confirmed it would make its return for one final episode this Christmas?

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The Office (UK)

The Inbetweeners

Gavin & Stacey

The Vicar of Dibley

Which pop star performed in Ireland this week while wearing a t-shirt bearing the slogan 'Guinness is Good 4 U'

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Olivia Rodrigo

Sabrina Carpenter

Jojo Siwa

Taylor Swift

Which of these veteran RTÉ broadcasters retired this week?

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Anne Doyle

Marty Whelan

Bryan Dobson

Marty Morrissey

Which of these former Ireland Eurovision contestants is set to perform at this year's halftime show?

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Dana

Johnny Logan

Nicky Byrne

Jedward

American comedian Conan O'Brien made a surprise appearance on which Irish TV show this week?

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Fair City

Ros na Rún

Ireland AM

Room To Improve

Which of these major regional powers suspended trade with Israel this week?

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Egypt

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Turkey

Which Irish university fined its own student union €214k after a pro-Palestine protest this week?

László Molnárfi

Trinity College, Dublin

UCD

DCU

University of Limerick

Which US state introduced a six-week abortion ban this week?

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Arizona

Alabama

Florida

Oklahoma

The leader of which UK political party stood down this week?

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Liberal Democrats

Plaid Cymru

Reform UK

Scottish National Party

Answer all the questions to see your result!

You scored out of !

Newshound

You're a bona fide newshound.

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Paperboy

You're on the right track, kid.

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Glasses bunny

Just a bunny with glasses.