"Welcome to the first Thursday news quiz of 2026. A brand new year, the opportunity for a clean slate, and yet somehow we present you with precisely the same old nonsense, served up with over-confidence and questionable judgment. Fifteen questions on topical news, pop culture and general knowledge await you, including the welcome return of the popular Farther or nearer with Geordie Alan Shearer. As always, there are no prizes, but we do like to hear how you got on in the comments. Allons-y!"
"Regular readers will note the absence this week of Willow. Sadly she has not been very well recently and so we have taken the decision to retire her from the role of official dog of the Guardian Thursday news quiz for the time being. Rest assured, she is being looked after and she remains truly the very best of miniature dachshunds. Willow and Martin Belam on Christmas Eve 2025. Photograph: Martin Belam/The Guardian"
January 2026 marks the first Thursday news quiz of the year offering fifteen questions on topical news, pop culture and general knowledge. The quiz includes the return of the popular 'Farther or nearer' segment with Geordie Alan Shearer. No prizes are offered, but readers are invited to share results in the comments. Willow, the official quiz dog, has been retired temporarily due to recent ill health and is being cared for. Readers may complain about errors only if they can show working and are certain they are not factchecking a joke. A link to the song 'Love Who You Love' by Romy is provided.
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