Fires when a national government collapses, a head of government resigns or loses a confidence vote, or an early election is called.
BBC News (2026-10-05): "Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis." Spanish PM called an early national election.
Also in feeds.bbci.co.ukBBC analysis (2026-10-05): "Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre" - confirms Sánchez called a snap election, though it is a commentary piece rather than the announcement itself.
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Laws, rules and official guidance on artificial intelligence: the EU AI Act, US federal and state action, the UK and China.
Resolutions adopted, vetoes cast and emergency meetings at the UN Security Council.
Fires when the US, the EU or the UK announces a new package of sanctions against a country, or sanctions on a major company.