UK Daily Quiz — 26 July 2026

In the news recently...

Which former Greater Manchester mayor became the UK's new Prime Minister in July 2026?
💡 Andy Burnham
The EU fined which tech giant 890 million euros for favouring its own apps over rivals, in the first major enforcement action under its new digital rules?
💡 Google
Which top prosecutor was removed from the International Criminal Court over allegations of sexual misconduct?
💡 Karim Khan

On this date (26 July)

On 26 July 1945, which British political party won a landslide general election victory, making Clement Attlee the new Prime Minister?
💡 Labour
On 26 July 1847, which West African nation declared independence, becoming the first republic in Africa to do so?
💡 Liberia
On 26 July 1581, the northern provinces of the Low Countries signed the Act of Abjuration, formally renouncing the sovereignty of which Spanish king?
💡 Philip II