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Daily news brief — 7 October 2026

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Plus, Spain calls a snap election after a key housing vote and Black Sea drone strikes. Inside today's 10 stories

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Spain calls snap election for November 29 following legislative defeat on housing measures

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for November 29 following a legislative defeat on emergency housing measures. The announcement triggered large protests in Barcelona and Madrid, with demonstrators demanding urgent housing relief.

Why it matters

Spain's two largest unions plan to call a 24-hour nationwide general strike this autumn to demand better salaries so that citizens can afford housing.

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Merchant ship sinks following drone attack in Black Sea

Bulgarian authorities have launched a search operation after sea and air drones attacked two merchant vessels in the Black Sea. The Togo-flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan sank, leaving its crew missing, while the 18 crew members of a second vessel were successfully rescued.

Why it matters

The attacks within Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone complicate regional navigation, drive up maritime insurance premiums, and make Black Sea shipping traffic extremely difficult.

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Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning arrested on espionage and treason charges

German authorities have arrested August Hanning, the former head of the country's foreign intelligence agency, on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason. His former chief of staff, Manfred D., was also arrested for allegedly providing Hanning with numerous classified documents over several years.

Why it matters

The arrests follow allegations of a major intelligence breach involving the potential transfer of classified state secrets to a foreign power.

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04worldCovered by 10 outlets

Violent clashes erupt during nationwide student protests in France

Hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, and parents marched across France on Tuesday to protest dilapidated classrooms and understaffing. The demonstrations descended into sporadic violence in several cities, leading to hundreds of arrests and clashes with police.

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Spanish government approves emergency housing decrees following protests

The Spanish government has approved two emergency housing decrees to address the country's housing crisis following violent protests in Barcelona. The measures include extending eviction protections for vulnerable citizens until 2030 and banning speculative real estate purchases.

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Kenya reports first confirmed Ebola death

Kenya has confirmed its first-ever Ebola case and death after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo returned to Nairobi and died. Health authorities have identified dozens of contacts, including family members and health workers, to contain the virus.

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Seventh arrest made in connection with UK airbase plot

British police have arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, marking the seventh arrest linked to an alleged plot targeting the RAF Fairford airbase. The arrest follows the interception of three suspicious vans near the base on September 27.

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EU AI Office begins oversight of general-purpose AI models

The European Union's AI Office has started applying new oversight requirements to providers of general-purpose artificial intelligence models. Companies now face compliance investigations and potential fines of up to 30 million euros or three percent of their global annual turnover for serious violations.

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Irish government pauses scheduled carbon tax increase on fuel

The Irish government has paused a scheduled carbon tax increase on petrol and diesel that was due to take effect this month. However, two separate carbon tax hikes are still planned for next year.

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