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The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

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SOME SAY THE news is the first draft of history. Others might think of it as watching pub quiz questions unfold in real-time.

There has been a raft of bonkers news from across the pond this week so it’s been a struggle to make sure this quiz has the delightful variety that you have become so accustomed. We still managed it, though. Enjoy!

Prosecutors in which country have this week launched an investigation into the alleged “falsification” of its parliamentary elections?
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Moldova
Belarus

Georgia
Armenia
Which US newspaper reportedly lost 250,000 subscribers after its decision not to endorse a US presidential candidate?
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The New York Times
The LA Times

The Boston Globe
The Washington Post
Who or what is being burned in effigy by the Edenbridge Bonfire Society in Kent, England this week?
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Ticketmaster
Keir Starmer

Oasis
Thomas Tuchel
Outgoing TDs will be paid how much in pensions and payments in the year after the general election, according to a report by The Journal Investigates?
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€1.9 million
€2.9 million

€3.9 million
€4.9 million
Which Irish actor finished last week's Dublin marathon by pushing his close friend Emma Fogarty, who has epidermolysis bullosa, over the finish line?
Rolling News
Paul Mescal
Éanna Hardwicke

Colin Farrell
Barry Keoghan
The head coach of which provincial Irish rugby team left his role by mutual consent this week?
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Ulster
Leinster

Connacht
Munster
Which UK politician this week said that former British colonies owe a "debt of gratitude" to Great Britain?
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Kemi Badenoch
Robert Jenrick

Mel Stride
Boris Johnson
What is the name of the comedian who compared Puerto Rico to an island of garbage at a Trump rally this week?
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Brian Redban
Shane Gillis

Tony Hinchcliffe
Tom Segura
Michael Healy-Rae this week posted a deepfake video of which celebrity "endorsing" him?
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Tom Cruise
Taylor Swift

Roy Keane
Conor McGregor
The Ireland Women's National Team beat Georgia by what aggregate scoreline over two legs in the Women's Euro Qualification Final Stage?
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3-0
6-0

9-0
12-0
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
Newshound
You're a bona fide newshound.
Share your result:
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Paperboy
You're on the right track, kid.
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Glasses bunny
Just a bunny with glasses.
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