Remember, remember, the fifth of November, gunpowder, news quiz and plot. We see no reason why 15 questions should ever be forgot. As we await the smell of damp bonfires and cold autumn winds this evening, the Thursday quiz offers a warmer refuge. Never mind Guy Fawkes, here are 15 sparkler-bright questions on news, trivia, and pop culture to illuminate the day. And sausage dogs! Allons-y!

The Thursday news quiz, No 272

1. The Thursday quiz was devastated last week to learn of the death of Patrick Stewart, an absolute legend of stage and screen. In what year did his iconic role of Jean-Luc Picard, captain of the USS Enterprise, debut?

2. Who (not pictured) stars in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas ad (also not pictured) in the UK?

3. $6.3bn of fantasy digital money was stolen in what has been described as the world's biggest heist. From which cryptocurrency exchange platform?

4. Which video game has been criticised for using genuine footage of a deadly Seoul crowd crush in its latest instalment?

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