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Ubisoft has admitted that they are working on a new Rayman game with its original creator, as they start ‘an exploration phase’ on the brand. Almost all video game news leaks out before it’s officially announced, especially anything to do with Ubisoft, but it’s unusual for a publisher to immediately admit a story is real, if they haven’t also got an official reveal planned. Yesterday, rumours emerged that Ubisoft is planning a Rayman remake, in part with some of the team that worked on Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown, and today they’ve confirmed they’re in the ‘early stage’ of…

Arsene Wenger was asked to choose between which centre forward he’d prefer to select out of Harry Kane and Kai Havertz Arsene Wenger has praised Kai Havertz for his contribution to Arsenal’s recent success but fears he will never develop into a prolific goalscorer. The former Chelsea star made a slow start to his Gunners career and struggled to adapt to the demands of the midfield role he had been earmarked for upon his arrival. Mikel Arteta’s decision to abandon that experiment and deploy the Germany international as a centre forward has transformed the 25-year-old’s fortunes and he is…

Gareth Southgate has been touted as a possible replacement for under-fire Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner in what would be an emotional return to the Premier League. The Eagles are having a disastrous start to the season under the Austrian boss, without a win in their first eight Premier League games, boasting just three points to their name and having scored only five goals. After a strong end to the last campaign with Glasner in charge a lot was expected of Palace this season but it already seems likely that they will be battling relegation. The south London club remain…

Paul Scholes believes Manchester City and Pep Guardiola will be more concerned by Liverpool than Arsenal in the Premier League title race this season. Arne Slot’s side currently sit top of the Premier League with 21 points from their opening eight games, while City are a point behind in second place and Arsenal are third with 17 points. Source link

Ian Wright fears things are still ‘not clicking’ for Raheem Sterling at Arsenal with his lack of chemistry with Ben White against Bournemouth a problem. Sterling made the move across the capital to join the Gunners on a season-long loan from Chelsea, starting three games in all competitions so far this season. The former Manchester City star was handed a starting role in the 2-1 win over Southampton, keeping his place in the side last weekend with Bukayo Saka missing out with a hamstring injury suffered on international duty. Sterling’s evening lasted just 37 minutes, sacrificed by Mikel Arteta following…

MPs pile pressure on Starmer with new group demanding closer EU ties Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to re-examine the UK’s relationship with the European Union, as a new group of MPs from across the political spectrum has formed to urge the prime minister to forge closer ties with the bloc. The group, which aims to “discover areas of mutual co-operation and interest” and probe the UK-EU relationship, held its first meeting on Tuesday,The Independent understands. The group will seek to “foster positive relationships with colleagues across Europe”, as well as “encouraging an open and honest dialogue for politicians…

UK-wide ban on disposable vapes from June 2025 Disposable vapes are set to be banned across Britain from 1 June 2025. New laws will reportedly give suppliers a deadline of 1 June 2025 to get rid of all stock across England, with the UK government expecting devolved nations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to follow suit. The number of children vaping has tripled in the last three years with a significant proportion (nine per cent) of 11 to 15-year-olds using the devices, figures show. A disposable vape sells for £3-£10 depending on the brand, with the total e-cigarette industry worth an…

Watch again: Angela Rayner faces PMQs as Trump accuses Labour of US election interference Watch as Angela Rayner stepped in for Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday 23 October. PMQs came as Donald Trump’s campaign accused Sir Keir’s Labour Party of interfering in the US presidential election. Filing a complaint with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC) which accuses Labour of illegal foreign campaign donations, the campaign’s co-manager Susie Wiles claimed: “The far-left Labour Party has inspired Kamala’s dangerously liberal policies and rhetoric. “In recent weeks, they have recruited and sent party members to campaign for Kamala…

Met Police reopens investigation into Wimbledon school crash that killed two girls The Metropolitan Police has reopened its investigation into the Wimbledon school crash that killed two eight-year-old girls as they celebrated the last day of the summer term. Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, both 8, died and several more were injured after the 4×4 ploughed through a fence and hit a building at the Study Prep school in Wimbledon, south-west London, on 6 July last year. Following the initial police investigation, it was announced that the driver, Claire Freemantle, had suffered an epileptic seizure behind the wheel and would…

Is Britain’s disposable vape ban a good idea? Join The Independent Debate The UK government is planning to ban disposable vapes by summer 2025 – and we want to know if you back the move. The new legislation will reportedly give suppliers until 1 June 2025 to clear all stock across England, with the UK government expecting Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to implement similar measures. Supporters of the ban argue that it will help curb the rise in vaping among children and reduce the environmental impact of single-use vapes, which are often discarded improperly. Research shows that the number…