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.
The family of Dr Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez are demanding answers after she was found dead in a Miami Dollar Tree freezer. Police are investigating the 'unclassified death'.
Dawn White, 53, was discovered deceased inside a large safe in her Baltimore basement. The medical examiner cites PCP intoxication and dehydration as cause of death. Her family seeks answers.
A massive 52-ton sperm whale washes ashore on Nantucket, marking the first such stranding in over 20 years. Officials face a complex removal operation. Learn more about this rare event.
A massive sperm whale, weighing 52 tons, has beached on Nantucket. Officials are coordinating its removal. Discover the challenges and historical significance.
A young humpback whale was euthanised after a complex rescue mission off the Oregon coast failed. Read the full story of the heartbreaking effort.
Christopher Scholtes, 37, discovered deceased weeks after his 2-year-old daughter Parker died in sweltering vehicle outside their Arizona home in suspected murder-suicide case.
A British man who clinically died for seven minutes shares his extraordinary journey to the afterlife, where he was reunited with his late father and experienced overwhelming peace.
Exclusive: Megan Trussell speaks out after her daughter allegedly faked her own death in an elaborate Colorado scheme, leaving the distraught mother facing unimaginable emotional turmoil.
A massive 20-foot basking shark has been discovered washed up on a Scottish beach, sparking scientific investigation and public fascination. The rare find offers researchers a unique opportunity to study these gentle giants of the deep.
Exclusive interview with Death Stranding composer Ludvig Forssell on his creative process, working with gaming legend Hideo Kojima, and the future of video game soundtracks.
American TikTok personality Ben Bader dies in tragic circumstances as girlfriend faces charges in connection with his death. The full story of the social media star's untimely demise.
A major police investigation is underway after a man was found dead on a vessel near one of London's most iconic landmarks, with authorities treating the death as unexplained.
A construction worker's heart stopped for seven seconds during a workplace accident, revealing astonishing insights about what happens after death
Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan announces devastating death of her 19-year-old sister Darci-Rose in emotional social media tribute, leaving family 'broken' and 'traumatised'.
Exclusive investigation into the mysterious death of 19-year-old British student Óscar Meléndez at a Spanish nightclub, as his final haunting words to friends emerge.
Scientists investigate the tragic mass stranding of 17 orcas on Argentine coast in one of the largest such events involving the species ever recorded.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton becomes latest celebrity targeted by false death rumours circulating online, with representatives confirming she's very much alive.
Austrian authorities are investigating the bizarre and tragic death of a woman discovered on a large, cross-shaped object in a remote ravine near the German border. The identity of the woman and the circumstances leading to her death remain a profound mys
Luigi Mangione, a Missouri inmate sentenced to death for a 2005 double murder, has died of natural causes in prison, circumventing his scheduled execution.
Dramatic rescue operation unfolds as emergency teams battle to save a beached pilot whale at Crawfordsburn Beach. Experts from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group rush to the scene in a critical bid to return the majestic creature to the sea.
The British figure skating community is in mourning after the sudden and unexplained death of 19-year-old champion skater Julia Marie Gaiser. The promising athlete passed away in her sleep, leaving family and friends devastated.
Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers set for massive September update with leaked titles including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Death Stranding, and Cult of the Lamb. Full list inside.
The heartbroken family of a British man who died after a fall in Magaluf is demanding answers from Spanish police, who have shockingly closed the case without a full investigation.
Hundreds of common starfish have been discovered washed up on a beach in Fife, sparking a scientific investigation into the unusual marine event.
Hundreds of dead starfish have mysteriously washed ashore on a Kirkcaldy beach, prompting a marine investigation. Experts are probing the cause of the mass stranding event.
Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers are set for a massive September update with leaked titles including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Death Stranding, and classic PS1 gems. Full list revealed!
The UK Brazilian community is in mourning after the sudden death of 22-year-old social media influencer Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento. The aspiring model was found unresponsive in a London hotel room, with friends suspecting a fatal epileptic seizure.
James Patrick's surreal Burning Man experience: meditating beside his Tesla Cybertruck amidst apocalyptic floods, mass stranding, and a tragic fatality in the Nevada desert.
A devastating autopsy report reveals the death of Laken Snelling's newborn has been ruled a homicide. The Kentucky high school cheerleader's case takes a dark turn as police continue their investigation into this heart-breaking tragedy.