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In May a New York city street was renamed as what in honour of a show’s 50th anniversary?

Sesame Street

 

What record did Shane Long break when he scored at Watford in April?

Fastest Premier League goal (7.69 secs)

 

Who caused a major shock when he beat boxer Anthony Joshua in June?

Andy Ruiz Jr

 

In May a clean-up where removed 3 metric tons of rubbish and 4 bodies in just 2 weeks?

Mt Everest

 

According to a government minister why is Indonesia going to move its capital from Jakarta? a) No more room for gov’t offices b) To promote other areas of the country c) It’s sinking

c) It’s sinking

 

Which UK Defence Secretary was fired over leaking from a UK National Security Council meeting?

Gavin Williamson

 

How did Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool create football history in May?

English clubs occupied the 4 final places in the 2 major European competitions

 

Which actress won a BAFTA for leading lady for her work in Killing Eve?

Jodie Comer

 

When diver Victor Vescovo made the deepest dive ever to the bottom of the Mariana trench what was he disappointed to find a) a plastic bag b) a supermarket trolley c) Nothing

a) a plastic bag

 

A baseball jersey belonging to which sportsman became the most expensive sports memorabilia when it sold for $5.64million at auction?

Babe Ruth