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News Quiz: June 2026

This week's biggest stories — do you know what's been happening?

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Question 1 of 12

1. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on 11 June. Which historic stadium hosted the opening match between Mexico and South Africa?

2. How many nations are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the largest ever field in the tournament's history?

3. The Women's T20 World Cup is being hosted in England and Wales from mid-June 2026. How many international teams are competing?

4. What is the Bank of England base rate heading into its June 2026 Monetary Policy Committee meeting on 18 June?

5. UK CPI inflation fell to what figure in the 12 months to April 2026, down from 3.3% the previous month?

6. The OECD downgraded UK GDP growth for 2026 to just 0.7%. Which G7 country is forecast to have higher inflation than the UK in 2026 according to the OECD?

7. The Strait of Hormuz has been largely blocked since late February 2026. What event triggered Iran's retaliatory closure of the strait?

8. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on 8 June 2026, sending a tsunami into nearby coasts and killing at least 32 people. Which country was affected?

9. The UK Parliament's Business and Trade Committee called for sweeping reforms to Britain's investment institutions. How much annual growth did it claim could be unlocked?

10. Xi Jinping travelled to which capital city in June 2026 in a move seen as reasserting China's unique influence over its socialist neighbour?

11. Scientists successfully tested a new type of vaccine in humans for the first time in June 2026. What did it target?

12. Wimbledon 2026 is scheduled to begin at the end of June. On which dates does The Championships run?

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BudgetMum 12 Jul 2026 Report
I’ll be honest, I’m so bogged down with the school run and meal planning that I barely have time to check the headlines, let alone quiz myself on them! It’s a good reminder to actually switch off the "parent brain" for five minutes and see if I’ve missed anything important. Let's see how I do.
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kat_xo 12 Jul 2026 Report
Finally! It feels like we're finally leveling up the waste game. I’ve been using a caddy for a while, but knowing it actually fuels those digestion plants makes the chore feel like a win. Now we just need to make sure everyone actually uses them so we can hit that high score on emissions reduction. Who's in for a neighborhood challenge?
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tim_builds 12 Jul 2026 Report
Finally, a way to be stressed in high definition 24/7.
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 12 Jul 2026 Report
I’m usually so caught up in my latest binge-watch that I completely lose track of the real world. Let's see if I actually remember anything from the last few weeks or if my brain is just 90% plot twists right now!