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The final qualification phase for the 2026 World Cup is underway, with UEFA completing its European playoffs and FIFA hosting an intercontinental tournament in Mexico. Sixteen European teams compete for four spots, while six teams from other continents vie for the remaining two places. The tournament begins in June.
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Recent days have seen several transportation accidents: a bus collision in Uganda, train fatalities in New York and California, and Spain's high-speed rail safety concerns. Authorities are investigating each incident, with some fatalities reported. The stories highlight ongoing safety challenges in public transit systems globally.
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Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s new film, 'The Secret Agent,' set in Recife in 1977, highlights the importance of public funding for diversity in cinema. The film explores themes of memory loss during Brazil’s military dictatorship, with Wagner Moura starring. It is currently playing in Mexico City theaters.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defends Mexico's support for Cuba's medical program, despite US pressure and sanctions. She highlights the program's role in providing healthcare in rural areas and during COVID-19, contrasting US efforts to isolate Cuba through sanctions and accusations of forced labor.