News Quiz: Week of October 19, 2026

1.In October 2026, which two countries each signed an association agreement with the European Union?

2.In October 2026, a Florida judge issued a no-bail bond arrest warrant for which former Cuban president?

3.In October 2026, Albertans voted on ten referendums, including one to decide if Alberta should seek what?

4.In October 2026, what was the name of the leader convicted of murder in the Shakahola Forest starvation case?

5.In October 2026, what did Albertan voters reject pursuing in a referendum?

6.In October 2026, on what charge was former Chihuahua attorney general César Jáuregui Moreno arrested by federal agents?

7.In October 2026, what U.S. agency officers were reported to have taken part in an anti-drug operation that led to the arrest of César Jáuregui Moreno?

8.In October 2026, which Australian MP was deliberately hit by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria?

9.In October 2026, which country's eastern-based House of Representatives approved a 2019 maritime boundary agreement with Turkey?

10.In October 2026, which country withdrew additional embassy staff from Ukraine following a dispute over captured North Korean soldiers?

11.In October 2026, which country said it would deploy RAF Typhoons to help Saudis defend against Houthi attacks?

12.In October 2026, which opposition coalition was deregistered by Malaysia, citing internal disputes and breaches of the constitution?

13.In October 2026, which space agency launched the Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft toward Phobos?

14.In October 2026, what is the name of the spacecraft launched by JAXA toward the Martian moon Phobos?

15.In October 2026, what chemical leaked from a tank in Toledo, Ohio, forcing evacuations?

16.In October 2026, which virus did Nigeria announce its first case of in the epidemic?

17.In October 2026, a federal judge sentenced a Guatemalan national to how many years in prison for a 2022 migrant-smuggling operation?

18.In October 2026, who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Romania?

19.In October 2026, a critical vulnerability in which programming language caused many websites to go offline?

20.In October 2026, which Indian certificate authority had its private keys compromised?

21.In October 2026, what did a man in Pakistan sell that caused a $126 million loss to the U.S. Postal Service?

22.In October 2026, which UK energy secretary authorized the North Sea Transition Authority to grant consent for the Jackdaw gas field?

23.In October 2026, what was the name of the memorandum of understanding signed by Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia to deepen defence industry cooperation?

24.In October 2026, what amount did a New Mexico judge order Meta to pay after a jury found it guilty of misleading Facebook users about privacy violations?

25.In October 2026, who was sworn in as the 34th premier of Quebec following the Parti Québécois's election victory?

26.In October 2026, which Canadian studio did Electronic Arts announce it was closing after being bought out by the Saudi Public Investment Fund?

27.In October 2026, by how much per litre did South Africa cut the fuel levy on diesel, effective November 4?

28.In October 2026, what was the name of the memorandum of understanding signed by Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey to deepen defence industry cooperation?

29.In October 2026, which country's parliament approved legislation removing the requirement for UN authorization before deploying more than 12 Defence Forces personnel overseas for peacekeeping?

30.In October 2026, which Italian minister announced a crackdown on truck drivers and farmers protesting high fuel prices?

31.In October 2026, which U.S. House of Representatives candidate was among those detained by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank?

32.In October 2026, in which three Greek cities did thousands of students and teachers march to protest the rising cost of living?

33.In October 2026, how many high-severity vulnerabilities were among the 10 addressed by Node.js security updates?

34.In October 2026, which Canadian Premier League team became the first from that league to win the Canadian Championship?

35.In October 2026, which club won its first trophy since beginning play in 2023 by winning the U.S. Open Cup?

36.In October 2026, what sentence did a Tunisian military court give to politician Olfa Hamdi on state security charges?

37.In October 2026, which British singer won the Mercury Prize for the album 'This Music May Contain Hope'?

38.In October 2026, which institution was awarded the Sakharov Prize by the European Parliament?

39.In October 2026, which two countries opened negotiations for a free trade agreement during a visit by Canada's prime minister?

40.In October 2026, which Emirati diplomat announced her candidacy for Secretary-General of the United Nations?

41.In October 2026, which Japanese gymnast won his fourth consecutive men's all-around title at the World Championships?

42.In October 2026, which country was announced as the host of the inaugural FIFA Women's Club World Cup in 2028?

43.In October 2026, which Ethiopian marathon runner was banned for six years by the Athletics Integrity Unit?

44.In October 2026, which virus was reported in the first human case in France?

45.In October 2026, a Guatemalan court sentenced seven former police officers for offenses related to the 2024 torture and killing of what?

46.In October 2026, the Finnish Government granted an operating license for the Onkalo spent nuclear fuel repository, making it the world's first licensed what?

47.In October 2026, which NFL team received an illegal forward handing penalty for the first time in 16 years?

48.In October 2026, what type of sanctions did Australia impose on two North Koreans and two companies?

49.In October 2026, Greece's parliament approved a law banning children under what age from using social media?

50.In October 2026, which Argentine football player was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports?

51.In October 2026, how many people were injured by Typhoon Champi in Taiwan?

52.In October 2026, what type of Philippine Air Force aircraft collided during a training flight?

53.In October 2026, how many people were killed in a mass shooting at a Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan?

54.In October 2026, what famous German landmark was destroyed in a fire?

55.In October 2026, protesters in Arunachal Pradesh, India, clashed with police over which proposed project?

56.In October 2026, what was the name of the typhoon that made landfall in Taiwan, killing at least one person and injuring 527 others?

57.In October 2026, what was the minimum amount the Archdiocese of New York agreed to pay each of around 1,300 plaintiffs in a settlement over sexual abuse by Catholic clergy?

58.In October 2026, approximately how many people participated in the second wave of Yellow vests mass demonstrations across France?

59.In October 2026, which French party leader held a congress in Orléans that was met with opposition protests?

60.In October 2026, at least how many people gathered in Madrid to support the state pension fund ahead of the general election?

61.In October 2026, in which square in Tel Aviv did thousands of Israelis rally to protest the government and the continuation of the Gaza war?

62.In October 2026, which party won the provincial snap election in British Columbia, Canada?

63.In October 2026, who resigned as leader of the New Democratic Party after the British Columbia election?

64.In October 2026, how many arrests were made after a student protest in Barcelona, Spain, ended in riots?

65.In October 2026, what type of vehicle was deployed by police to locate rioters in Paris?

66.In October 2026, which country saw a new wave of protests with clashes reported in Bologna, Turin, Rome, and Florence?

67.In October 2026, who faced incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the second round of the Brazilian presidential election?

68.In October 2026, what percentage of the vote did Lula win in the Brazilian presidential election runoff?

69.In October 2026, which incumbent won the first round of the Bulgarian presidential election?

70.In October 2026, which group won the Serbian snap parliamentary election?

71.In October 2026, which French politician announced a presidential campaign?

72.In October 2026, which Venezuelan opposition leader returned from exile?

73.In October 2026, which American driver won the YellaWood 500 at Talladega?

74.In October 2026, why did Dakar Rally organizers move the 2027 event from Saudi Arabia?

75.In October 2026, which Japanese golfer won her first LPGA Tour title at the BMW Ladies Championship?

76.In October 2026, which city was awarded the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships?

77.In October 2026, which type of Ebola case was confirmed in Abuja, Nigeria?

78.In October 2026, what type of election was held in Serbia for all seats in the National Assembly?