Weekly quiz questions: 2 March 2026

Hello quizmanics! We're back after taking a week off and it's been one of those weeks where the news barely stopped for a breath. Military strikes on two continents, a record-breaking blizzard, award season hitting its stride, and some properly dramatic sporting moments. Whether you've been glued to the news or hiding from it, here are 10 questions to test how much sank in.

The questions

1Which Iranian leader was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28?

Answer:Ayatollah Ali Khamenei(click to reveal)

The joint operation targeted military and government sites across Iran. The US codenamed its part "Operation Epic Fury" while Israel called theirs "Operation Roaring Lion." Several other senior military and government figures were also killed in the strikes.

2Which two South Asian countries declared "open war" on each other on February 27?

Answer:Pakistan and Afghanistan(click to reveal)

The strikes came after long-running tensions over accusations that one countries territory was being used as a safe haven by the TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan). Both sides have claimed significant casualties in the days since.

3The Mexican army killed one of the world's most wanted drug lords on February 22. What was his cartel nickname?

Answer:El Mencho(click to reveal)

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and was killed in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The cartel launched coordinated retaliatory attacks across 20 Mexican states in the days that followed, including roadblocks and prison breaks.

4US Olympian Jeff Galloway died on February 25 at the age of 80. He was famous for creating what training method?

Answer:The run-walk method (or run-walk-run)(click to reveal)

He competed in the 10,000 metres at the 1972 Olympics and later developed the run-walk-run strategy, which made distance running accessible to millions of everyday runners. He famously ran the 1980 Houston Marathon in 2:16:35 while walking through every water station.

5Which Caribbean country suffered a complete nationwide power blackout on February 23, its second in three months?

Answer:The Dominican Republic(click to reveal)

A 138-kilovolt transmission line failure brought down the entire grid. The blackout lasted over eight hours, with hospitals relying on backup generators and traffic grinding to a halt.

6Which film won Best Film at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, taking home six prizes in total?

Answer:One Battle After Another(click to reveal)

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film also picked up Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for his role, while Robert Aramayo pulled off a surprise Best Leading Actor win for "I Swear", beating Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothee Chalamet.

7Which British singer swept four awards at the 2026 BRITs, winning Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Act?

Answer:Olivia Dean(click to reveal)

Her album "The Art Of Loving" dominated the ceremony, which was held at Manchester's Co-op Live. It was the first time the BRITs have ever taken place outside London.

8Which singer-songwriter, known for hits including "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Love Will Keep Us Together", died on February 27 at the age of 86?

Answer:Neil Sedaka(click to reveal)

He wrote some of the most recognisable pop songs of the 1960s and 70s. "Love Will Keep Us Together" became a number-one hit for Captain and Tennille in 1975 and won Record of the Year at the Grammys.

9Which veteran wrestler won the Men's Elimination Chamber match in Chicago, earning a WWE Championship shot at WrestleMania 42?

Answer:Randy Orton(click to reveal)

The event was held at the United Center, with hometown hero CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship on the same card. Rhea Ripley won the Women's Elimination Chamber match.

10Which Turkish football club knocked Juventus out of the Champions League knockout playoffs with a 7-5 aggregate victory?

Answer:Galatasaray(click to reveal)

It was one of the most dramatic ties of the round, with 12 goals across the two legs. Real Madrid and PSG also progressed to set up a blockbuster Round of 16.

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A week that went from blizzards to bombs to the BRITs. Plenty of material for your next quiz night. See you next Monday!