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The German quiz show 'Wer wird Millionär?' is running a special 3-million-euro week, but candidates have so far failed to capitalise. One contestant missed the chance to win 3 million euros, while a highly gifted Abitur student lost out after a wrong decision in front of host Günther Jauch. Coverage of the costly misses is driving interest in the show.
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World Space Week 2026 activities are under way in Seville, with the Andalusian regional government organising four 'Cafés con Ciencia' sessions in Bacheliorate schools to mark the occasion. The initiative brings space science discussions to students across the region, and local outlets are covering the programme as part of the international observance.
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High school students from France's working-class neighbourhoods are mobilising, and the discussion centres on a youth movement speaking in its own name rather than through established organisations. French media, including the weekly Politis, are covering how these lycéens are organising protests and voicing demands tied to their suburbs and schools, framing it as a new generation asserting political agency.
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World Space Week 2026 is trending in Italy, with attention boosted by a story about a Pikachu plush toy that spent 67 days orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station as part of a European Space Agency initiative. The unusual payload highlights ESA's outreach efforts to engage the public, especially students, ahead of the annual space celebration.
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Violence is a trending search topic in the Netherlands, driven by two main stories. In Arnhem, four suspects in an extreme violence case have been remanded longer, with the first court hearing due next week. In France, student protests have spiralled out of control, with officers attacked in two cities and violence breaking out at hundreds of schools, injuring teachers, police and pupils.
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World Space Week 2026 is being marked with events across Spanish-speaking countries. In Mexico, Aguascalientes has joined the observance, inviting children and young people to an astronomical day of activities. The annual event, celebrated internationally in October, promotes space science and education, and local organisations are using it to spark interest in astronomy among students.
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Students have taken to the streets of Rio de Janeiro in a demonstration in support of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to CNN Brasil. The march is part of ongoing political mobilisation in Brazil, where street protests by student groups and supporters of the government have drawn public and media attention in recent weeks.
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World Space Week 2026 is drawing attention in Spain, where the Andalusian regional government is organising four 'Cafés con Ciencia' sessions in high schools to mark the occasion. The events aim to bring space science directly to Bachillerato students, letting them meet researchers and discuss space topics. Local media are highlighting the education-focused programme as part of the global celebration.
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World Space Week 2026 is drawing attention as institutions begin announcing related activities. In Spain, the regional government of Andalusia is organising four 'Cafés con Ciencia' events in secondary schools for Bachillerato students, aiming to bring science discussions into classrooms during the annual global celebration of space science and technology.
- 10Harvard marks World Mental Health Week with campus events▼Harvard celebrates World Mental Health Week
Harvard University is celebrating World Mental Health Week, according to the Harvard Gazette. The university is using the occasion to highlight mental health awareness across its campus, joining institutions worldwide that mark the week with programming focused on wellbeing. Details of specific events have not been widely reported, but the story reflects growing attention to student and staff mental health at universities.
- 11France 2 news accused of skewed coverage of LFI and student protests●Last week, the France 2 evening news devoted 90% of their time to the violence and accusations against La France insoumi
Mathilde Bompard says France 2's evening news last week gave 90% of its coverage to violence and accusations against La France insoumise, and only 8% to high school students' demands. She argues the critics of the blockades are the same people who supported the farmers' protests, sparking debate over media bias in France.
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Télé 7 Jours, the long-running French television magazine, is being searched and talked about in France this week. At the same time, French broadcaster LCI is airing 'La Grande Confrontation', a debate examining student anger and violence on the sidelines of demonstrations, showing two very different faces of the country in discussion. Little verified detail beyond this is currently available.
- 13Florida pushes school book reviews during Banned Books Week▼Banned Books Week: Florida pushes school book reviews
Florida is requiring school districts to review and vet library and classroom books, a policy drawing fresh attention during Banned Books Week. Supporters say the reviews protect students from inappropriate material, while free-speech advocates argue the effort amounts to censorship and has led to thousands of titles being removed from shelves. The state remains at the center of the national debate over what children should be allowed to read in public schools.
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Assemblies have begun for the Rita Cetina scholarship in Mexico, with registration for the federal education subsidy set to run from October 26 to November 6. The programme, aimed at students in public schools, is drawing attention as families prepare to sign up during the two-week window.
- 15France to close up to 500 schools over student protests▼France to close up to 500 schools on Monday over student protests
French authorities are closing up to 500 schools on Monday as student protests spread across the country. The closures affect classrooms nationwide as officials try to manage demonstrations and ensure pupil safety. The move comes amid growing unrest among students, and observers are watching whether protests will intensify or ease in the coming week.
- 16Student activist calls for 'Black Week' of rebellion after schoolboy loses hand●FLASH INFO - Incredible live sequence: a student activist declares: "I'm not calling for calm at all, I'm calling to con
A student activist in France, speaking live, refused calls for calm after a high school student lost a hand during protests, saying: "I'm not calling for calm at all, I'm calling to continue rebelling." She called for a "Black Week" of mobilisation across the country, and the clip is circulating widely, drawing strong reactions about protest escalation and police tactics.
- 17Fundraiser launched to support Palestinian student Ahmed●Enable a Palestinian student to live and find dignity. ❤️🔥 Ahmed is facing state violence and needs help. We have weekl
A fundraising appeal is circulating online for Ahmed, a Palestinian student organisers say is facing state violence and struggling to live with dignity. The campaign has weekly funding goals aimed at helping him become self-sufficient for the first time in three years. As of the appeal, 145 of a 407 target had been raised, with a Sunday deadline set by organisers.
- 18France to close up to 500 schools amid student protests●JUST IN: France to close up to 500 schools Monday as student protests spread nationwide, with 24 schools burned or ransa
France plans to close up to 500 schools on Monday as student protests spread nationwide. Authorities report 24 schools have been burned or ransacked and nearly 1,750 people arrested. The mass closures mark an escalation in the government's response to unrest that has disrupted schools across the country, with officials bracing for further demonstrations at the start of the week.
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Dartmouth College Athletics has published its weekly schedule overview covering competitions from October 5 to October 11. The roundup lists upcoming Dartmouth Big Green fixtures across varsity sports for the week. It is part of the athletics department's regular communications to students, alumni and fans keeping track of the fall season.
- 20Amherst Residents Question Responsibility for Student Housing Woes●Beyond the Party: Who Is Responsible for Amherst’s Neighborhoods? The Amherst’s student-housing story begins at night, w
A discussion is under way about who should answer for the strain that off-campus student housing places on Amherst's year-round neighborhoods. The piece describes how houses rented by students in the West Downtown neighborhood behave differently at night compared with the rest of the week, prompting questions about accountability among the town, landlords and the college community.
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Protests by French students have entered a third week, and a teenager's hand was blown off during the unrest, according to Global News reporting. The incident has drawn attention to the escalating violence surrounding the demonstrations, which continue across France. The protests are being closely followed in Canada and the United States, where the story is also circulating widely.
- 22Fundraiser launched to support student Ahmed with food, housing, legal help▼We don't surrender. ⚡️ We didn't make it last week, and now we have a few days left to make it this week. Help student A
A community fundraising appeal is under way for Ahmed, a Palestinian student who needs help paying for food, housing and a lawyer. Organisers say last week's target was missed and are pushing to raise the remainder, 274 dollars of a 407-dollar goal, by Sunday under the message 'we don't surrender'. The appeal frames the student's hardship as part of wider policies affecting Palestinians.
- 23Student turns to Mastodon for help funding her studies●My friends on Mastodon, I’m asking for your support once again. 🤍 I’m trying to complete my second year at university an
A university student studying English Translation is appealing for donations so she can finish her second year. She says she needs help covering transport costs for the two days a week she attends classes, along with other study expenses. The appeal is circulating on Mastodon and drawing small amounts of support from users moved by her situation.
- 24North Park's Olsson Named CCIW Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week▼North Park’s Olsson Named CCIW Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week
North Park University's Olsson has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week. The conference announced the weekly honor, recognizing her standout performance in recent competition for the Vikings women's tennis program.
- 25Pella Christian High School to Stage Frozen Production▼Pella Christian High School Theatre Troupe to Present Frozen Next Week
Pella Christian High School's theatre troupe in Pella, Iowa will present a production of Frozen next week. The announcement gives local audiences the chance to see the popular musical staged by students, and community members are being alerted to the upcoming performances in the area.
- 26Davenport University promotes mental wellness during Awareness Week▼Davenport promotes mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Week
Davenport University is running activities to promote mental wellness as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. The initiative encourages students and staff to prioritise their mental health, reflecting a wider push by universities to support wellbeing on campus during the annual awareness campaign.
- 27North Central's Henry Ros Named CCIW Men's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week▼North Central’s Henry Ros Garners CCIW Men’s Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week Award
Henry Ros of North Central College has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Men's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week. The conference announced the honor, recognizing the Cardinals player's recent performances on the court. It is the latest weekly conference recognition in CCIW men's tennis competition.
- 28Fundraiser near goal for Palestinian student and children's therapist●4 hours and 157 left ‼️ I know we can do it 💛 Week by week we’re helping a Palestinian student and children’s therapist
Supporters are racing to close a weekly fundraiser for a Palestinian student who also works as a children's therapist, with about 157 dollars left to reach a 250-dollar target and four hours remaining. Organisers say the money helps him stay self-reliant and continue therapeutic work with Palestinian children, raising 93 dollars so far.
- 29CU Boulder Students Work to Improve Highway 36 Wildlife Safety▼CU Boulder students help improve U.S. 36 safety amid high wildlife collisions
Students at the University of Colorado Boulder are contributing to safety improvements along U.S. 36, a corridor with a high number of wildlife-vehicle collisions. Their work supports efforts to reduce crashes between drivers and animals in the Boulder area. Local outlets including the Daily Camera and Colorado Hometown Weekly have covered the project, drawing attention to wildlife safety on Colorado roads.
- 30Education protests flare in France, Germany and Chile●This week in global education. France, Germany, Chile # ClassWar # ACAB # Education
A weekly roundup of global education news highlights developments in France, Germany and Chile, framed around class conflict and anti-police slogans. The item ties together education stories with broader social unrest, suggesting student or teacher actions are part of wider class-war tensions in all three countries.
- 31Texas Senate hears education leaders on TEFA and four-day school weeks▼Texas Senate hears from education leaders about TEFA, 4-day weeks
Education leaders testified before the Texas Senate about the Texas Education Funding Act and the growing use of four-day school weeks in districts across the state. Lawmakers examined how funding levels interact with compressed schedules and what changes districts need to serve students. The hearing comes as more Texas school systems weigh shorter weeks amid staffing and budget pressures.
- 32Sands China Brings NBA Legend and Coaches to School During Impact Week▼Sands China Extends 'Impact Week' Reach, Bringing NBA Legend and Coaches to School
Sands China has expanded its annual 'Impact Week' community initiative, inviting an NBA legend and a team of coaches to visit a local school. The programme, run with the NBA, brings basketball training and mentorship to students in Macao, extending the company's sports-themed outreach beyond its usual venues and giving young players direct access to professional coaching.
- 33CardsCare Leads Athlete Mental Health Week▼Something to Play For: CardsCare Leads Athlete Mental Health Week
The Catholic University of America is highlighting CardsCare, an initiative placing athlete mental health at the center of a dedicated awareness week. The program is presenting 'Something to Play For' as its theme, focusing on the wellbeing of student-athletes alongside their performance. The campaign underscores growing attention in college sports to psychological support for athletes.
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A West Michigan student has been named Student of the Week for successfully juggling academic responsibilities with a busy schedule of music and theater activities. The recognition highlights young people who excel not only in the classroom but also in the performing arts. The profile celebrates the student's dedication, time management and commitment to both studies and creative pursuits.
- 35Penn athletes speak on environmental awareness at Climate Week panel▼Penn athletes discuss environmental awareness at Climate Week panel
University of Pennsylvania athletes took part in a Climate Week panel discussing environmental awareness, according to the Daily Pennsylvanian. The event highlights the growing role of college sports figures in sustainability conversations, using their platforms to raise climate issues among students and the wider campus community.
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Washington University in St. Louis is broadening its annual Leadership Week, adding new programming and partnerships for this year's edition. The university announced the expansion as part of its ongoing effort to develop student and professional leadership skills and connect participants with a wider network of partner organisations.
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Macalester College's women's golf team placed second at the MIAC championships, according to the student newspaper The Mac Weekly. The result marks a strong conference showing for the Scots, who finished runner-up in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings. Details on the final margin, individual scores and the winning team were not included in the available report.
- 38Syracuse University faculty condemn attacks on education at Banned Book Week panel▼SU faculty condemn ‘systemic attacks’ on education at Banned Book Week panel
Syracuse University faculty held a Banned Book Week panel where they condemned what they described as 'systemic attacks' on education. Speakers framed book bans and curriculum restrictions as part of a broader effort to limit what students can learn, and urged defense of academic freedom. The panel comes amid ongoing national debates over school and library book challenges.
- 39Brian Olson Runs for Wake County School Board District 9▼Wake County Board of Education, District 9: Brian Olson
Brian Olson is a candidate for the Wake County Board of Education in District 9, North Carolina. Local outlet INDY Week has featured his candidacy in its coverage of school board races. Wake County school board elections draw attention because the district is one of the largest in North Carolina, and board decisions on curriculum, budgets, and school policies affect hundreds of thousands of students.
- 40Early voting begins this week in New Mexico▼Early voting for New Mexico General Election begins this week
Early voting for the New Mexico General Election opens this week, giving residents the chance to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. Coverage from the University of New Mexico's student newspaper highlights the start of the voting period, with voters across the state now able to participate in person at designated early voting locations before November's general election concludes.