A Closer Look: Which stories will continue to develop in 2024?

In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week

It's no surprise that 2023 was a year filled with few good-news stories, some of which will continue to develop long into the new year.

But which new topics could be on the horizon for 2024?

Here, host Sarah Forster hears from The National's future editor, Cody Combs, about his take on what's going to be big in the next 12 months.

A look ahead to 2024 – in pictures

2024 may feel like a re-run of 2020 as Donald Trump hopes to return to the White House, despite being removed from the Colorado presidential election ballot. Reuters
Artificial intelligence looks set to play a big part in 2024. Getty
With little opposition, Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to win re-election in 2024. AFP
Cop29 will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Getty
Jeff Bezo’s Blue Origin is planning a launch with an all-female crew early in the new year. Reuters
Britain's Conservative Party will need to fight to stay in power in a coming election. AP
Paris will host the Olympics in 2024. Getty
A number of big films will hit the silver screen in 2024, including the next installment of the 'Ghostbusters' franchise. Photo: Sony Pictures
About 200 countries will start to transition away from fossil fuels after agreeing to phase down oil and gas use at Cop28. Reuters