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Russia may be preparing an attack on European countries using drones hidden inside ordinary shipping containers aboard merchant vessels, Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports. According to the report, the CIA alerted Spain, France and Italy about the possible scenario, prompting concern across Europe about vulnerabilities in commercial shipping and port security.

Fishing activity in Manta, Ecuador, is showing signs of slowing down. Merchants report fewer products available at retail outlets, while industry leaders say that part of the fleet has stopped setting out to sea. The slowdown is drawing attention in the Ecuadorian press and among observers sharing the news internationally, raising concerns about the local fishing industry and supply of seafood products.