Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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The video covers three main topics: President Trump's call with Ukraine's leader and the related whistleblower complaint, the seizure of a British oil tanker by Iran and the subsequent release, and a report from the World Meteorological Organization on the accelerating impacts of climate change, highlighting the increase in global temperatures and the record warmth of recent years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main allegation in the whistleblower complaint regarding President Trump's call with Ukraine?

He offered military aid in exchange for political favors.

He planned a state visit.

He solicited interference from a foreign country.

He discussed trade agreements.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by Iran for seizing the British oil tanker?

The tanker was carrying illegal goods.

The tanker had violated maritime rules.

The tanker was involved in espionage.

The tanker was polluting the waters.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the suspected reason for the British seizure of the Iranian tanker?

Transporting oil to Syria, violating European sanctions.

Carrying weapons to a conflict zone.

Smuggling goods into Europe.

Engaging in illegal fishing activities.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the World Meteorological Organization, by how much has the global average temperature increased since 1850?

1.5 degrees Celsius

0.5 degrees Celsius

1.1 degrees Celsius

2.0 degrees Celsius

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which period is reported as the warmest five-year period on record?

2005 to 2009

2015 to 2019

2010 to 2014

2000 to 2004