These global stories were very, very, very popular in 2024

Our blog published hundreds of stories in 2024. These are the 11 that captured the most pageviews. If you look at the headlines, you'll understand why.

(Image credit: Clockwise from top left: Claire Harbage/NPR; Danielle Villasana for NPR; Muntaka Chasant for Fondation Carmignac; Garry DeLong/ Science Source)