Weekly news quiz (25th January 2020)
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Which Chinese city did the current coronavirus outbreak originate in?
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It was announced this week that Irish conductor Eímear Noone is to take charge of an orchestra at which upcoming event in the US?
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An ancient Egyptian priest has been 'speaking' to UK scientists from beyond the grave... how?
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True or false: Leo Varadkar said during a TV debate this week that he wouldn't be willing to form a government with Fianna Fáil if necessary after the election
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A jumping spider that’s not native to Ireland has been discovered on a bush in Dublin. What's the distinctive abdomen colour of the male of the species?
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The comedian, actor and filmmaker Terry Jones died this week. Which of the four main Monty Python feature films did he NOT direct or co-direct?
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Donald Trump's impeachment trial got underway in the US Senate this week. Who was the most recent US President to face a similar trial?
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French President Emmanuel Macron was this week filmed yelling at security guards in which city?
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Scientists this week moved the so-called 'doomsday clock' closer to midnight, citing the 'existential threat' from which two factors?
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UN experts have called for an "immediate investigation" into claims that the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman was involved in the hacking of whose phone?
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