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The Thursday quiz likes to think of itself as an oasis of calm in a turbulent world. A place where whatever global events have unfolded, you will find yourself being asked instead about silly animal stories that have been in the news, and have the chance to laugh along with the repetitive in-jokes and catchphrases. There are 15 questions on topical news, popular culture and general knowledge. There are no prizes, but you can let us know how you got on in the comments.

The Thursday quiz, No 198

  1. 1.A parish council meeting in England recently descended into a brawl with two septuagenarian councillors apparently slugging it out. Where?

    A pair of boxing gloves

  2. 2.From the “Oh, that’s awkward” files, a self-styled mystic in which country is in trouble after DNA tests matched their blood to the blood apparently miraculously weeping from a statue of the Virgin Mary?

    Statue of the Virgin Mary

  3. 3.Australia has opted not to name its next cyclone Anthony, in case people confuse a weather formation with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese. Seems unlikely, but hey ho. What are they calling it instead?

    Anthony Albanese

  4. 4.Opposition politicians in Argentina have called for the impeachment of the president, Javier Milei, after what?

    Javier Milei

  5. 5.Which singer has being charged with defamation in Italy after calling the far-right champion of free speech Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, a “fascist” and “racist”?

    Giorgia Meloni advert on the back of a bus

  6. 6.The new Bridget Jones movie enjoyed the biggest opening weekend take for a romcom in British cinema history. It is subtitled after a Dinah Washington song. Which one?

    Rows of cinema seating inside the Hyde Park Picture House

  7. 7.While on the subject of cinema, and recycling the same photograph of the gorgeous Hyde Park Picture House in lovely Leeds, who won best leading actress at the Baftas?

    Rows of cinema seating inside the Hyde Park Picture House

  8. 8.Talking of Leeds, Leeds United were glorious last-minute winners against Sunderland on Monday night, which caused scenes in the Thursday quiz’s local pub. The club was formed in 1919 after which former side was dissolved for not cooperating with an FA investigation into whether it – Shock! Horror! – paid players during the first world war?

    Leeds United club badge

  9. 9.Where have they decided to start giving capybaras contraceptives?

    A pair of capybaras

  10. 10.It’s scores on the doors with Swindon’s Diana Dors. This week, the statue, forgetting any of that new-fangled golden ball nonsense, wants to know: if you go first and manage to pot all the balls in snooker, potting the black every time you get the chance to nominate a colour, what is the maximum number of points you can score in a single break?

    Statue of Diana Dors outside the Cineworld cinema in West Swindon

  11. 11.This week’s geography topic is Canada. Canada consists of three territories and how many provinces?

    The flag of Canada

  12. 12.This is Willow, the official dog of the Guardian Thursday quiz, with her Pokémon friends Quaxly and Charmander. What is the name of the new Pokémon game slated for release in 2025?

    Willow, the official dog of the Guardian Thursday quiz, with Quaxly and Charmander Pokémon plushies

  13. 13.We lost Rick Buckler, drummer with the Jam. What was their debut single called?

    A vinyl record playing on a portable record player

  14. 14.How many fights erupted between players in the first nine seconds of the US v Canada ice hockey match on Saturday?

    An ice hockey stick and puck

  15. 15.The corporate headquarters of KFC is to move out of Kentucky to which US state?

    The KFC logo depicting company founder Colonel Sanders

If you really do think there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers – and can show your working and are absolutely 100% positive you aren’t attempting to factcheck a joke – you can complain about it in the comments below. Why not watch God’s Country by Lambrini Girls instead?

God’s Country by Lambrini Girls


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