Welcome to the Thursday news quiz, where once again, thanks to our winsome illustration by Anaïs Mims, you are being challenged by the swan of knowledge. Will you give the impression of serenely gliding through 15 questions on topical news, general knowledge and pop culture? Or will it charge out of the lake at you and break your arm? There are no prizes, but let us know how you got on in the comments. Allons-y!The Thursday news quiz, No 2481.This week's guest canine is Momo, who is six years old and who the Thursday quiz met in Vienna. Remind her who won Eurovision …2.Which legendary British actor (not pictured) formally opened a new space for Ensemble '84 (not pictured), a theatre company formed 18 months ago in Horden?3.In one of those news stories that the Thursday quiz can't quite comprehend, which watch brand had to close its shops because too many people were clamouring to buy something that shows them exactly what their phone will tell them?4.Another headline that initially baffled the Thursday quiz this week was 'Czech police find stolen skull (pictured) of medieval saint encased in concrete'. Who was she?5.In a hat-trick of 'Sorry, what?' authorities where removed a Tesla Cybertruck from a lake after the driver intentionally drove it into the water in an attempt to try the vehicle's 'wade mode'?6.Here's Melvyn Bragg, he loves a flag. Which of these countries has a flag which has the takbīr – the declaration that God is the greatest (of everything) – written in green in Kufic script in the centre?7.The Italian town of Punta Marina (not pictured, that is Rome's Palazzo Chigi looking chic) has had to appoint 'rangers' after it has been invaded and colonised by over 100 wild what?8.It would have been Mary Anning's birthday today. Happy heavenly birthday, Mary! What field of work is she famous for?9.Australia’s most famous koala-sniffing dog – who has helped save endangered koalas from fires and floods for a decade – has hung up his boots and retired. What animal was he named after?10.Celtic spoiled nearly everybody's weekend by denying Hearts the men's Scottish fitba title on the final day of the season, then their fans got the match ended early by invading the pitch. When was the last time a team not from Glasgow won the Scottish top-flight?11.A controversial ban on what was relaxed at this year's Chelsea flower show?12.Thursday quiz favourite Harry Styles has started his Together, Together world tour with a residency in which city?13.Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and which comedian (not pictured) have been announced as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing?14.On this day with Brian May! And his badger! 21 May is the anniversary of Charles Lindbergh doing the first solo transatlantic flight. It is also the anniversary of Amelia Earhart becoming the first woman to do it several years later. The Thursday quiz imagines Queen's legendary guitarist wants you to tell him – and his badger – where did she land in 1932? 15.Dench Close, Bond Place, Desmond Crescent and Llewelyn Road are new roads named after the James Bond franchise in which English town?If you really do think there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers – and can show your working and are absolutely 100% positive you aren’t attempting to fact-check a joke – you can complain about it in the comments below. Why not watch Celluloid by Gum instead?