News Flashcard 2025 (Intermediate B1+)

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Where is Pope Leo XIV, elected in May 2025, originally from?

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USA

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Many peace agreements were signed in 2025 in an attempt to end fighting in several wars. Which war was NOT one of them?

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Russia – Ukraine

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In October 2025, thieves stole jewels worth €88 million in broad daylight from a famous museum. Which one?

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The Louvre, Paris

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What made Donald Trump's reelection as the 47th president of the United States in January 2025 unusual?

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He’s the oldest president in US history

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A video from a concert went viral in July 2025 after two co-workers — both married — were caught on camera hugging. Which band was performing?

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Coldplay

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During what event did the December 2025 Bondi Beach shooting, one of Australia’s deadliest terrorist attacks, occur?

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Jewish Chanukah celebration

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Which conservative Asian country elected its first female Prime Minister in 2025?

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Japan

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In June 2025, a couple of tourists sat on and broke a piece of art in a museum in Verona, Italy. The artwork — a crystal chair — was named after which famous artist?

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Vincent van Gogh

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Many famous people passed away in 2025. Which one didn’t die of natural causes, but was killed?

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Rob Reiner (director)

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After beating Inter 5–0, Paris Saint‑Germain became the champions of Europe for the first time in 2025. However, celebrations in ________ resulted in violence, deaths and arrests.

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Paris