Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news topics: the US House voting on a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions regarding Iran following the airstrike that killed Iranian leader Soleimani, the UK House of Commons voting on the government's withdrawal agreement with expectations of it passing due to Boris Johnson's majority, and the ongoing Australian bushfires with authorities urging mass evacuations as the death toll rises.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the war powers resolution being voted on in the House?

To increase military funding

To limit President Trump's military actions regarding Iran

To declare war on Iran

To support Iranian military leaders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was killed in the airstrike ordered by President Trump?

A US diplomat

An Iranian civilian

Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian military leader

A British soldier

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome of the UK House of Commons vote on the withdrawal agreement?

The bill will be sent back for revisions

The bill will be rejected

The bill will pass due to Boris Johnson's majority

The bill will be postponed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the bushfire crisis in Australia?

Authorities are pushing for more evacuations due to worsening conditions

The state of disaster has been lifted

The death toll has decreased

The fires have been completely extinguished

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Australian officials advising residents to do during the bushfire crisis?

Travel to affected areas

Ignore the warnings

Continue with daily activities

Heed warnings and stay safe