WQ wc 16th May

Why was North Korea in the news last week?

• They confirmed their first COVID-19 case

• They announced that their leader Kim Jong Un, is in hospital

• They launched their first crew into space

Which country won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest?

• Austria

• United Kingdom

• Ukraine

What is the name of the rare disease that UK health authorities are monitoring closely after three cases in recent weeks?

• Monkeypox

• Bird Flu

• Cat Scratch fever

Which team won the FA Cup at the weekend, and is still on track to potentially win a historic 'quadruple' of titles?

• Chelsea

• Liverpool

• Manchester United

Which country has announced their intention to join the NATO security alliance, angering Russian officials?

• Switzerland

• Finland

• Iceland

Why didn’t Queen Elizabeth II attend the opening of the UK Parliament?

• She had COVID-19

• She was attending the funeral of a long serving staff member

• She has mobility problems

Apple has announced that it is discontinuing the …?

• iPhone

• iPod touch

• Apple Watch

Which one of the following people has NOT made a surprise visit to Ukraine during the current conflict?

• US President Joe Biden

• UK Prime Mister Boris Johnson

• Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

In which country were the homes of more than 50 politicians burnt down last week, during riots?

• Sri Lanka

• France

• Brazil

What is the currency used in Japan?

• Dollar

• Yuan

• Yen