Content overview: “Thursday News Quiz: Porridge Prizes, Tasteless T-Shirts and a Dog Called Diesel”. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 8, 2026 • 5:00 AM 1 views This week's Thursday news quiz from The Irish Times tests readers on a mix of topical news, pop culture, and general knowledge. The quiz master, celebrating his 55th birthday, had planned an elaborate set of questions but scaled back to the usual 15 questions covering recent headlines and quirky facts. Topics include a porridge competition prize, a controversial T-shirt, and a dog named Diesel, alongside other news trivia.
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