39 h. ago Winners, resigners, guest dogs and royal losers – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?The Thursday quiz was listening to Hello by The Beloved the other day, in the hope of asking a question such as “how many people mentioned in the song are still alive” and getting the in-joke answer 30-50. But it soon realised it was going to be quibbles all the way down. Leslie Crowther? Died in 1996. Kym Mazelle? Still very much with us. But Zippy? Well, Roy Skelton, who voiced him (and the Daleks) died in 2011. But is Zippy dead? Or was Zippy ever alive? What about the LSO? Presumably some of the people playing in the LSO at the time the single came out in 1990 have subsequently passed. But does that count? Anyway, one thing we can all agree on, that was certainly some words to bulk out this article page so it gets indexed by search engines. On with the quiz 15 questions, no prizes, have fun!The Thursday quiz, No 211 Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, May 22, 2025

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68 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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4 d. ago Lady Gaga tickets and how to get them through resale after UK sellout

Tickets to Lady Gaga's The Mayhem Ball UK tour went on sale on Thursday, April 3, 2025 - and although they are extremely sought after, there are still plenty available right now

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8 d. ago Ncuti Gatwa pulls out of Eurovision final last minute due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Ncuti Gatwa has had to pull out of the 2025 Eurovision final due to 'unforeseen circumstances', it was announced on Thursday.

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8 d. ago Israel's 2025 Eurovision entry lyrics explained amid banning controversy

Israel is set to compete in the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Thursday

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8 d. ago Papal beginnings, crowded islands and a rescued baby squirrel – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?The Thursday quiz has thoroughly overdosed on Eurovision preparations this week, but never fear, it still just about found time to put together the usual mix of 15 topical general knowledge and pop culture questions for your amusement. There are no prizes, but you can let us know how you got on in the comments.The Thursday quiz, No 210 Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, May 15, 2025

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9 d. ago Try holding back the jeers! Simply Red fans to be given a 'trigger warning' at concert film screening because of song lyrics about sex and drinking

The recording of a live concert in Chile in March 2025, which is hitting screens on Thursday, celebrates 40 years of hits from the soul and pop band fronted by singer-songwriter Mick Hucknall.

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9 d. ago Eurovision 2025 odds: Here are the latest Eurovision winner odds and bookies' favourites ahead of semi

Ahead of the second Eurovision semi-final on Thursday, here’s who bookies think could win Eurovision 2025.

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1 week ago King Charles to host Emmanuel Macron for UK state visit in July

Buckingham Palace says French president and his wife have been invited to stay at Windsor CastleKing Charles is to host Emmanuel Macron on a state visit to the UK from 8-10 July, Buckingham Palace has announced.The palace said: “The president of the French republic, his excellency Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron, has accepted an invitation from his majesty the king to pay a state visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 8th July to Thursday 10th July 2025. The president and Mrs Macron will stay at Windsor Castle.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago AP PHOTOS: The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards celebrate their 60th anniversary Thursday night.

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2 w. ago AP PHOTOS: Red carpet fashion at the Academy of Country Music Awards

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are taking place Thursday at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas. This year marks the 60th annual edition of the ceremony and Reba McEntire will once again host.

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2 w. ago Rio’s record, giant dogs and a psychic crocodile – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?Last week in the comments one user suggested they were going to try to work the new Thursday quiz Minecraft movie-related catchphrase – “Chicken jockey your way out of that one, sunshine” – into a meeting at work, which is to be applauded, and hopefully will inspire more people to do so. But before going out to spread the message, you are faced with 15 questions, mixing up topical news, general knowledge and pop culture trivia in the usual fashion. Enjoy!The Thursday quiz, No 209 Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here; newcomer Ella Langley leads the nominations

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards will take place Thursday at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas

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2 w. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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3 w. ago Met Office gives 'markedly different' bank holiday weather verdict

Thursday was the hottest day of 2025 so far, as temperatures hit 29.3C

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3 w. ago Dachshunds, kangaroos and a tortoise on the loose – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?On Tuesday, the Thursday quiz celebrated its fourth birthday. Four whole years of this nonsense! What a joy it is to share the quiz with those who gather underneath it in the comments every week. But there is no time to get carried away with self-congratulations when there are questions to be asked. Fifteen of them, in fact, in their usual ridiculous configuration of topical news, general knowledge and pop culture trivia. Enjoy – and here’s to many more birthdays to come The Thursday quiz, No 208 Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Snooker World Championship 2025 Thursday Semi Finals: Full TV schedule, prize money, odds

It’s semi-final time at the Crucible.

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3 w. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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