Digital Safety & Learning: France is moving to curb children’s exposure to social media and push more responsible digital use, amid worries about attention, mental health and school outcomes. Early Dementia Research: Cambridge, Fortis Hospitals and Prema Cognition are launching a major longitudinal study recruiting 300 patients across early cognitive stages, combining MRI, cognitive testing and blood biomarkers. Substitute Teacher Staffing: Australia’s ClassCover is expanding into Ireland with a real-time booking system for substitute teachers and SNAs, aiming to onboard 2,000 schools in three years. Climate Shock for Education Systems: Europe’s heatwave season is already hitting public services and budgets, with warnings that schools and hospitals will need faster heat adaptation. Citizenship & School Pathways: Germany says most citizenship applicants must pass a naturalisation test, with exemptions including children under 16 and some graduates of German education. Higher Education Integrity: A UK university vice-chancellor linked to a £1m fraud probe has been sacked, renewing scrutiny of governance in higher education. Tech & Fraud Risks: Reports of scams and payment-system failures are raising questions about security duties for digital services used by the public.