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which minister recently stepped down and why
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from political office over a “lapse of judgment” in handling his interactions with a woman, who is a member of the public.
What are the names of the outgoing and incoming Prime Ministers of the UK?
Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham
Which, singer, songwriter and dancer is considered the “king of pop”?
Michael Jackson
Which year did the titanic sink?
1912
Why has Trump recently threatened Canada with tarrifs?
Wildfire smoke pollution
Which pop star wore a raw meat dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
Lady Gaga
What two countries border directly north of Hungary?
Slovakia and Ukraine
Why has German politician Jens Spahn resigned from his post?
In the 2000s, which few years were considered the peak of pop culture?
2004-2007, with the increase of reality televisions, the release of youtube etc
How many time zones does Russia have?
11
What was the reason behind the most recent US strikes on Iran?
The death of two US military personnel following Iranian strikes in Jordan
What is the defining moment in pop culture's history that sparked the modern celebrity obsession in February 1964? [hint: it was the arrival of someone]
The Beatle’s arrival in the US
Who was President during the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
John F. Kennedy
How did Trump use declassified evidence to support his speech on voter security?
By implicating China of voting interference, especially during the 2020 presidential elections
In the 1960s, which movement greatly opposed the rise of pop culture?
The youth-led social movement, The 1960s Counterculture (Hippies).
Which 1648 treaty ended the Thirty Years' War and established the modern concept of state sovereignty?
The peace of Westphalia