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Eriksen makes comeback at Brentford as Alli joins Lampard at Everton on deadline day

Eriksen makes comeback at Brentford as Alli joins Lampard at Everton on deadline day

Christian Eriksen made a remarkable return to football on Monday by signing for Brentford, while Everton brought in Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek on the day they announced Frank Lampard as the club's new manager.

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New York Times buys 'Wordle'

New York Times buys 'Wordle'

The New York Times announced Monday it had bought Wordle, a phenomenon played by millions just four months after the game burst onto the Internet, for an "undisclosed price in the low seven figures."

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Facebook's crypto project Diem sold after pushback

Facebook's crypto project Diem sold after pushback

The Facebook-backed digital currency project Diem announced Monday the winding down and $182-million sale of its technology, capping a years-long initiative that drew significant concern from regulators.

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Barcelona set to sign Aubameyang from Arsenal - reports

Barcelona set to sign Aubameyang from Arsenal - reports

Barcelona were reportedly closing in on the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Monday night, after Arsenal agreed to let their former captain leave for free.

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PSG thwarted in French Cup by surplus keeper Bulka

PSG thwarted in French Cup by surplus keeper Bulka

Paris Saint-Germain were eliminated from the French Cup on Monday as Marcin Bulka, a goalkeeper they loaned to Nice, saved twice in a penalty shootout to put his new team into the last eight.

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Trials to resume for Nicaragua government opponents: prosecution

Trials to resume for Nicaragua government opponents: prosecution

Criminal trials will resume this week for 46 opponents of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's government, including seven presidential hopefuls precluded from contesting November elections, the prosecutor's office said Monday.

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Rangers seal shock swoop for Ramsey from Juventus

Rangers seal shock swoop for Ramsey from Juventus

Rangers bolstered their bid to retain the Scottish Premiership with the loan signing of Aaron Ramsey on Monday from Juventus on loan until the end of the season.

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Sony to buy 'Halo' creator Bungie as gaming fight heats up

Sony to buy 'Halo' creator Bungie as gaming fight heats up

PlayStation maker Sony announced a $3.6 billion agreement on Monday to buy US video game studio Bungie, creator of hits like "Halo" and "Destiny", as a gaming industry battle heats up with Microsoft.

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More than 9,000 tree species still undiscovered: study

More than 9,000 tree species still undiscovered: study

Researchers estimate there are significantly more species of trees on Earth than currently known, with more than 9,000 species yet to be discovered, according to a study published Monday.

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Boeing seals deals with Qatar Airways, launches new cargo plane

Boeing seals deals with Qatar Airways, launches new cargo plane

Boeing launched a new freighter jet Monday while announcing a pair of major agreements with Qatar Airways, in a boost to the still-struggling US aviation giant.

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