Higher Education Data & Policy: A new push argues global higher-education statistics are too patchy and unclear, making it hard for universities, governments, researchers and students to plan and compare systems. AI Governance in Schools & Workplaces: Spain’s IA360 strategy will start a tripartite social dialogue in October to speed up ethical AI rollout, with a focus on trust and protecting vulnerable groups. University Admissions Standards: UK reporting says many Russell Group universities have lowered average entry grades since 2018-19, raising fresh concerns about academic standards as institutions try to fill places. Student Mobility & Branch Campuses: Kazakhstan is looking to restart higher-education ties with Malaysia, including student exchanges, research links and possible Malaysian branch campuses. Foreign-Student Caps & Inclusion: Malta’s teachers’ union rejects classroom limits on foreign students, warning it could force school closures or expansions and undermine multicultural schooling. Integration Rules Under Fire (Italy): Italy’s new decree limiting non-Italian pupils in classes and banning face coverings in schools triggers protests from unions and student groups. Climate Impact on Learning (UK): England and Wales saw over 15 million teaching hours lost during June’s heatwave, with many schools closing or cutting hours. Education & Conflict Tech (Germany/Ukraine): A German drone maker is moving into military use with Ukraine, highlighting how European education-linked tech ecosystems are being repurposed for defence. Church & Education Communities (France): Pope Leo XIV meets clerical sex-abuse victims during a France visit, underscoring ongoing reform pressures on Catholic institutions.