Spain Housing Crisis & Snap Election: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez called snap elections for Nov. 29 after parliament rejected key housing measures, as tens of thousands protested and camps continued in cities like Seville, Málaga, Almería and Granada. Digital Tax Reform: Spain’s Tax Agency delayed “Verifactu” until electronic invoicing becomes mandatory for all taxpayers in Oct 2028, aligning deadlines for SMEs/self-employed with the invoicing rule. Payments in Spain: TrueLayer’s Pay by Bank tech now powers instant account top-ups in the SumUp app across Spain and other EU markets, aiming to cut card friction. Cybersecurity: Proofpoint reports Chinese hackers using AiTM phishing to impersonate US officials and target AI experts at think tanks and universities. AI Policy Debate: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the world should accept some risks from AI to gain its benefits. EU Tech Security: RUSI urges the EU to strengthen harmonized risk assessments for critical-infrastructure tech vendors, warning about uneven adoption of current safeguards. Space & Industry: At IAC 2026 in Türkiye, officials highlighted satellite and spaceport plans, including lunar landing ambitions. Health Research (Spain-linked): ISGlobal-led study finds regular walking helps COPD patients even in polluted environments.