Entertainment
King Charles' 2025 Christmas Speech Hails 'Spontaneous Bravery' Amidst Global Unrest
In his 2025 Christmas broadcast, King Charles honoured acts of 'spontaneous bravery' and called for compassion, directly referencing the Bondi Beach and Manchester synagogue attacks. Read the full analysis.
Sports
Jake Paul's Mum Wants to 'Punch' Eddie Hearn After Son's Brutal Knockout
Pam Stepnick, mother of Jake Paul, reveals she wanted to punch promoter Eddie Hearn for his 'smug' reaction to her son's knockout defeat by Anthony Joshua. Discover the full story and Paul's serious injuries.
Politics
Israel kills senior Quds Force operative in Lebanon strike amid rising tensions
Israel's military says it killed a key Iranian Quds Force operative in Lebanon, accusing him of planning attacks. The strike comes as Pope Leo XIV condemns the 'rubble and open wounds' of war in Gaza.
Crime
Christmas Eve Chaos at Winter Wonderland: Violent Brawl Erupts in Hyde Park
Violence erupted at London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on Christmas Eve, with yobs tearing down barriers and brawling. Police arrived with tasers as the event faces criticism. Read the full report.
Health
Tech
Christmas Gaming Nostalgia: Favourite Console Memories
Reach PLC journalists reminisce about their most cherished Christmas gaming gifts, from the SEGA Mega Drive and N64 to the Xbox 360 and PS4. Read their heartwarming festive stories.
South Korea's Gaming Industry Transforms into £11.7bn Powerhouse
South Korea's gaming industry, once stigmatised, is now a cultural and economic titan worth £11.7bn. Discover how pro-gaming academies and a major policy shift are creating six-figure careers.
Altman Predicts AI's Next Breakthrough: Perfect Memory
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the next AI revolution is 'infinite, perfect memory', not reasoning. He also addresses Google's Gemini 3 threat and ChatGPT's market share. Read the full interview insights.
Readers' Favourite Video Games of 2025 Revealed
Guardian's Pushing Buttons readers share their standout video games of 2025, from Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yōtei to indie gems like Chicory: A Colorful Tale. Discover the titles that captivated players this year.
Catan: The Board Game That Teaches Business Strategy
Discover how the classic board game Settlers of Catan, launched in 1995, helps develop resilience, negotiation, and strategic thinking for real-world challenges. A fun alternative to festive monotony.
UK Geography Mastery: Wednesday Test
How well do you know UK geography? Take our Wednesday test covering all aspects of British physical and human geography with 100 multiple-choice questions.