Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main news stories: a shooting at a Russian government building in Moscow resulting in the death of a government agent and the suspected shooter; US Congressman Jeff Van Drew's decision to switch from the Democratic to the Republican party after meeting with President Trump; and Queen Elizabeth II's speech at the opening of a new UK Parliament session, emphasizing the government's commitment to leaving the EU by January 31st, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson's majority facilitating the Brexit process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the location of the shooting incident reported in the news?

A residential area in Moscow

A public park in Moscow

A Russian government building

A shopping mall in Moscow

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political figure announced a party switch in the United States?

Congressman Adam Schiff

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Congressman Jeff Van Drew

Senator Bernie Sanders

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason behind Jeff Van Drew's staff resigning?

His decision to switch political parties

His decision to support the impeachment

His decision to retire from politics

His decision to run for president

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main topic of Queen Elizabeth II's speech in the UK Parliament?

The importance of climate change

The expansion of healthcare services

The UK's departure from the EU

The need for economic reform

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What majority does UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hold in Parliament?

70 seats

60 seats

50 seats

80 seats