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- 1Panama's Mulino Talks Sovereignty, Migration at World Leaders Forum▼Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino discusses sovereignty, migration, climate change at World Leaders Forum
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino appeared at the World Leaders Forum, where he addressed national sovereignty, migration, and climate change. The remarks come as Panama faces sustained pressure over migration routes through the Darién Gap and growing climate concerns affecting the country, including drought-related constraints on the Panama Canal. His appearance drew attention from students and regional observers.
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French pupils are blocking school entrances en masse in coordinated protests, a story picked up by Dutch youth news outlet Jeugdjournaal. The demonstrations have drawn wide attention in the Netherlands, with Dutch media covering how students across France are barring access to schools. The reasons for the protests and any official response remain unclear from initial reports.
- 3Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in schools●Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class
Italian ministers have reached agreement on measures that would ban the burqa and niqab in schools and cap the number of foreign students in classrooms. The plan, reported by BBC World, is drawing attention both in Italy and internationally, with supporters framing it as an integration measure and critics likely to see it as restrictive of religious freedom and migrant rights.
- 4South Africa wins historic silver at WorldSkills Shanghai●South Africa has made history at the WorldSkills Competition 2026 in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, after securin
South Africa has made history at the WorldSkills Competition 2026 in Shanghai, China, securing a silver medal in Aircraft Maintenance. The country fielded 29 students competing across 27 skills, among roughly 1,400 competitors from around the world. The achievement is being celebrated as a milestone for South African technical and vocational training on the global stage.
- 5Ravenscroft Joins Round Square Global School Network●Ravenscroft Joins Round Square, Global Network Spanning 50 Countries
Ravenscroft School has announced it has joined Round Square, an international network of schools spanning 50 countries. The membership connects Ravenscroft students to a global community focused on experiential learning, cultural exchange, and character development alongside schools worldwide. The school highlighted the move as an expansion of its educational opportunities, giving students access to international conferences, service projects, and exchange programmes offered through the network.
- 6Summer in Seoul reshapes premed student's view of care▼A summer in Seoul reshapes premed student’s view of care
Rice University reports that a premed student spent a summer in Seoul, South Korea, an experience the university says changed how the student thinks about healthcare and caring for patients. The piece highlights international exposure as a formative part of medical training, showing how studying or working abroad can shape a future doctor's approach to care.
- 7Israeli team makes history at Europe's 24-hour solar car race●Israeli engineering team makes history at Europe’s 24-hour solar car race
An Israeli engineering team has made history at Europe's 24-hour solar car race, according to Israeli news reports. The achievement marks a notable milestone for the team in the endurance event, which challenges student and engineering teams to design and race solar-powered vehicles across the continent. Details of the team's placement and performance are still emerging.