In the HappyPod 2024 News Review from the BBC World Service, we celebrate the year's most uplifting moments from around the globe. Among the highlights are SpaceX's triumphant Starship landing, the stunning restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral, and significant breakthroughs in medical treatments for cervical cancer and asthma. The review also showcases remarkable sports achievements from the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, along with delightful animal stories, like the rise to fame of a pygmy hippo and the rescue of a hiker distracted by their phone. Furthermore, it honors inspiring individuals and creative solutions to social challenges, illustrating a year filled with human triumphs and extraordinary resilience.
