Donnelly's Quiz Week 13

In which country have rebels been reported to take over parts of cities such as Aleppo and Damascus?

• Iraq

• Libya

• Syria

What major event happened in French politics last week?

• The Prime Minister resigned after a noconfidence vote

• President Macron dissolved parliament and announced fresh elections were needed

• France announced plans to leave the EU in 2032

Which legendary UK musician recently announced they cannot finish his latest album due to major vision problems?

• Ed Sheeran

• Sam Smith

• Elton John

Which Harry Potter actor was recently ordered to pay a £1.8 million tax bill after losing a legal battle?

• Daniel Radcliffe

• Rupert Grint

• Emma Watson

What milestone did Bitcoin recently achieve for the first time in its history?

• Surpassing $100,000 in value

• Reaching a total market value of $5 trillion

• Being declared an official currency of a nation

Which country has Sofia as its capital city?

• Bulgaria

• Hungary

• Serbia

Which driver recently won the Formula 1 championship for a fourth consecutive time?

• Lewis Hamilton

• Max Verstappen

• Lando Norris

Which country’s leader was welcomed to the UK recently for an official State Visit at Buckingham Palace?

• Saudi Arabia

• Qatar

• Bahrain

Whose record-breaking $56 billion pay deal was rejected by courts for a second time?

• Jeff Bezos

• Warren Buffett

• Elon Musk

Which country recently issued permits to allow whale hunting until 2029?

• New Zealand

• Canada

• Iceland