Heatwave Disrupts Schooling in France: A new heatwave is sweeping France, with temperatures forecast to hit 40°C, triggering train cancellations and class suspensions as authorities issue orange alerts. Child Protection in Paris Schools: Paris’s new mayor says alleged abuse by “monitors” in state nurseries and primary schools will be treated as an absolute priority, as police investigate more than 100 allegations. AI Literacy for Schools (EU): The European Commission and OECD have launched an AI literacy framework for primary and secondary education, outlining what students should learn to engage, create, manage and shape AI responsibly. Student Loan Error (UK): Britain’s Student Loans Company says about 71,000 graduates received wrong Plan 2 balances after an HMRC income reporting error and a technical glitch, with repayments unchanged. Higher Education Rankings (EU-linked): Hong Kong universities posted strong QS 2027 results, with multiple institutions in the global top 100 and two in the top 20. STEM/Industry Link (Europe): Siemens opened industrial software access for European startups via startup-specific collections aimed at helping innovations move from lab to real-world scaling. Education Access (Cyprus): Cyprus’s central bank governor called for a compulsory financial literacy course in schools, citing low youth literacy levels. Local School Closures (Wales): A mother in north Wales condemned the closure of the country’s smallest primary school, arguing her child is losing “the best education.”