As the seasonal transition from summer to autumn unfolded, several significant events captured global attention. In Australia, Erin Patterson faced murder charges following a fatal incident where three relatives succumbed to poisoning after consuming toxic mushrooms at a lunch gathering. Concurrently, the United Kingdom endured severe weather conditions as Storm Floris unleashed its fury across the region. In medical advancements, researchers achieved a breakthrough by discovering a potential treatment for Huntington’s disease, offering new hope for patients worldwide.
The BBC’s seasonal news quiz challenges readers to test their recollection of these and other noteworthy events that occurred between July and September. This installment represents the third segment of a comprehensive four-part Christmas quiz series, featuring 52 questions corresponding to each week of the year. Participants who missed the initial January-March and April-June segments are encouraged to attempt those quizzes as well. The final installment covering October through December will be published tomorrow, compiled by quiz master Ben Fell. Additional quizzes from the archives remain available for those seeking further intellectual engagement.