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Johanna Greenaway presents the latest news, including Trump's acquittal in the impeachment trial, the aftermath of a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Japan, and New Zealand's lockdown due to new COVID-19 cases. The Senate voted 57-43 to acquit Trump, with seven Republicans joining Democrats, but it was not enough to convict. In Japan, residents are recovering from an earthquake that caused damage but no deaths. New Zealand's Auckland enters a three-day lockdown after new COVID-19 cases, marking a setback in their virus control efforts.

What was the outcome of the Senate vote regarding former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial?

• He was convicted by a two-thirds majority.

• He was acquitted, with some Republicans voting to convict.

• He resigned before the vote could take place.

• The vote was postponed indefinitely.

What was the main reason Mitch McConnell gave for not convicting Trump?

• He wanted to protect his political career.

• He believed Trump was not responsible.

• He thought the trial was unconstitutional since Trump was no longer in office.

• He was pressured by other Republican senators.

What natural disaster struck northeastern Japan, causing significant damage?

• A volcanic eruption

• A typhoon

• A tsunami

• A 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Why did New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, go into a three-day lockdown?

• Because of unexplained coronavirus cases

• Due to a rise in influenza cases

• In response to a political protest

• Following a major earthquake

What was the significance of the lockdown in New Zealand?

• It was the first lockdown in the world.

• It was the first lockdown in six months.

• It was the longest lockdown in the country's history.

• It was the first time masks were mandated.