News Quiz 2025 (Intermediate B1+)

In May 2025, the Catholic Church entered a new era when Leo XIV was elected as the new Pope. Where is he originally from?

• Italy

• South America

• UK

• USA

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

• Israel – Hamas

• Russia – Ukraine

• Thailand – Cambodia

• Rwanda – DR Congo

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

• The British Museum, London

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

• The Louvre, Paris

• The Prado, Madrid

In January 2025, Donald Trump returned to the White House as the 47th president of the United States. What made his reelection unusual?

• He’s the first president to serve three terms

• He’s the first president to serve two terms

• He’s the oldest president in US history

• He’s the youngest president in US history

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?

• U2

• Coldplay

• Oasis

• BTS

A shooting at Bondi Beach in December 2025 became one of Australia’s deadliest terrorist attacks. During what event did it happen?

• New Year festival

• Sports ceremony

• Jewish Chanukah celebration

• Election Day

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

• Japan

• Pakistan

• The Philippines

• Iran

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?

• Michelangelo

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

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

• Ozzy Osbourne (singer)

• Rob Reiner (director)

• Gene Hackman (actor)

• Jane Goodall (scientist)

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.

• Paris

• Milan

• London

• Munich