EU Kids Act & online safety: The EU is moving toward tighter rules on children’s social media use, including age checks and limits on access to platforms and AI chatbots for younger users. Academic freedom: France’s push to protect academic freedom is drawing international attention, with US and European higher-education voices urging safeguards for researchers and universities. Anti-hate in schools: Germany’s Hamburg CDU unveiled a new antisemitism initiative, with a strong focus on strengthening responses in schools and universities. Higher-ed fraud: A US case shows how “ghost student” identity fraud can drain federal aid, with Missoula College reporting major losses tied to a national financial aid scheme. Student safety: A Rome school incident saw a pupil pepper-spray and stab a teacher, reigniting concerns about violence and safeguarding in classrooms. Ukraine education under attack: Ukrainian universities face repeated air-raid alerts and damage from strikes, disrupting teaching and planning. International education links: Study abroad and exchange activity continues, including new Spain-focused trips and ongoing sister-city style school partnerships.