We’ve seen quite a range of stories dominating the news this week – from A-level results to whacky tube drivers. But how closely have you been following?
See how many questions you can get right in a round-up of this week’s stories.
What UK football club did billionaire Elon Musk have to clarify he was not buying after joking about it on Twitter?
- Everton
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Manchester United
- Arsenal
Answer: Manchester United
Musk claimed the purchase of the football club in a short tweet on Tuesday but eventually replied to someone asking if he was serious saying that it was not true and instead a “long-running Twitter joke”.
The billionaire’s original tweet gained nearly 250,000 impressions within a matter of hours of posting.
Who was announced this week to replace Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host?
- Richard Osman
- Amol Rajan
- Fiona Bruce
- Sandi Toksvig
Answer: Amol Rajan
Amol Rajan confirmed he would be replacing Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host on Thursday in a sentimental post on Instagram.
The broadcaster said he was “extremely humbled and excited”, and “this is a proper dream come true”.
Paxman will film his last episode of the show in autumn this year, with his final series airing on BBC Two from August this year into summer 2023. He revealed in May 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Which country’s government is encouraging more young people to drink alcohol?
- Japan
- France
- Brazil
- Australia
Answer: Japan
Yes you heard that correctly – Japan’s national tax agency has launched a ‘Sake Viva!’ contest to come up with ideas to promote drinking among the younger generation.
This comes among concerns that young people in the country are drinking considerably less than their parents, causing a potential loss of tax receipts.
Japan’s health ministry had said it hoped the campaign will also remind people to drink only the “appropriate amount of alcohol”.
What did a tube driver nickname Euston station after going ‘rogue’ on the commute’s announcements?
- Euston, we have a problem
- Whitney H-Euston
- Somebody That I Euston-ow
- To me, to Euston
Answer: Whitney H-Euston
Campaigns and Policy manager for Transport For All Katie Pennick shared on her Twitter a video of a tube driver going ‘rogue’ on her commute home.
Other social media users found the announcement hilarious, as well as sharing that they’d also come across the driver in the past.
One said: “I actually love this driver! I’ve heard him a couple of times on the Victoria line. Brightened my day up immensely! Not sure he’s going to win a singing contest any time soon though...”
What London village could be the potential new home of Boris and Carrie Johnson?
- Little Venice
- Primrose Hill
- Hampstead
- Dulwich Village
Answer: Dulwich Village
Earlier this week, removal vans were spotted outside Downing Street. And earlier this month, the Johnsons put their Camberwell townhouse on sale for £1.6 million.
Now, they are reportedly looking for a new property in Dulwich Village, known for its green spaces and cultural attractions.
Notable locals over the years have included the actor Iain Glen, Libertines singer Carl Barat, Margaret Thatcher, and Ronnie Corbett.
Read more about the London village here
What One Direction song did Zayn Malik sing in a recent Instagram post that sparked excitement among fans?
- Night Changes
- What Makes You Beautiful
- Best Song Ever
- Kiss You
Answer: Night Changes
Zayn Malik posted a video this week of an acapella rendition of One Direction’s Night Changes, which prompted die-hard fans to speculate what it could mean.
Despite his abrupt exit from the boy band in 2015, this is the second time this year the singer has posted a One Direction tune on his profile this year, having uploaded himself singing You and I in June.
Shocked fans sent messages of support with the move prompting others to ask what he was trying to tell them.
Which Strictly Come Dancing star is featured in the newest Barbie campaign?
- Alesha Dixon
- Jay McGuiness
- Rose Ayling-Ellis
- Harry Judd
Answer: Rose Ayling-Ellis
Eastenders actress and Strictly Come Dancing 2021 winner Rose Ayling-Ellis is appearing in a new Barbie campaign for their first ever doll with a hearing aid.
Ayling-Ellis appears in the campaign beside inspiring models Jamie, 17, a student with vitiligo; Renee, a model and paraplegic wheelchair user; and Faisha, a yoga teacher and model with a below-the-knee prosthetic limb.
How long has Jeremy Clarkson been sharing his A-level results on Twitter for results day?
- 15 years
- 2 months
- 5 years
- 8 years
Answer: 8 years
How time flies! Jeremy Clarkson has been reassuring youngsters disappointed with their A-level results with his C and two Us for eight years now.
This year, Clarkson took time out from his holiday to share a snap on Twitter, telling his following: “Don’t worry if your A level results are disappointing. I got a C and 2 Us and I’m currently holidaying on this boat.”
Why didn’t education secretary James Cleverly reveal his A-level grades?
- To avoid putting pressure on this year’s students
- Can’t remember
- They were awful
- Embarrassed by subject choices
Answer: They were awful
As students across the country collected their A-level results on Thursday, James Cleverly shared his regrets over “messing” up his own exams.
He admitted he “stopped working” during his college years and then joined the army after sitting his A-Levels.
He told Good Morning Britain: “My military career was then cut short and I really regretted messing up my A-Levels. But I got to university and I got into politics”.
How did you? Have you been paying attention this week? Let us know your score in the comments below.
