The past seven days saw significant activity across politics, weather, and culture both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Key political milestones included Chancellor John Healey presenting his first Budget, while elections were staged in Brazil, Israel, and Serbia. The week was also marked by Storm Boelo sweeping across the UK and an unusual Spotify listing issue concerning Dolly Parton's track "Jolene." Grace Dean and Richard Frost collated these various events into a focused weekly news quiz.
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This week, Chancellor John Healey delivered his first Budget, Storm Boelo tore across the UK, and Brazil, Israel and Serbia held elections.
But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the past seven days?
Quiz collated by Grace Dean and Richard Frost.
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American forces are positioning vital logistical support across the Middle East as planning intensifies for potential action targeting Tehran. The strategic air movement reflects coordinated military readiness between Washington and allied bases in the region. These tactical deployments aim to ensure both nations remain fully prepared for whatever course of action President Donald Trump ultimately approves.
The catastrophe outside Urda has renewed intense scrutiny over the safety of Spain's high-speed rail network following an automatic control system failure. Coming on the heels of a deadly January crash on the same line, the disaster has prompted nationwide mourning and exacerbated political friction over infrastructure management. Train drivers are actively striking over unresolved safety concerns as search teams work through the wreckage.
French authorities are bracing for widespread civil unrest as digital calls for holiday gatherings threaten to reignite recent clashes over inequality and living costs. Officials are tightening commercial safeguards and barring central demonstrations after earlier intelligence lapses permitted intense rioting. The heightened security posture comes at a critical juncture, with national elections looming and the political opposition gaining substantial momentum.