Big news stories tumbled after each other in 2023. In February, Nicola Sturgeon unexpectedly resigned as First Minister of Scotland leaving the SNP and the independence movement in turmoil. With the launch of ChatGPT artificial intelligence went mainstream. An investigation by the Sunday Times and Channel 4 accused comedian and internet commentator Russell Brand of serious sexual offences. Former president Donald Trump was charged with numerous crimes in American courts. The Ukrainian military launched a broad counter-offensive against Russia. And in Russia, mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin launched an armed rebellion against Vladimir Putin.

Now, in the closing months of the year the world is shaken by events unfolding in Israel and Gaza.

Join Tortoise journalists Cat Neilan and Jess Winch, and special guest ITV Political Editor Robert Peston, on December 6 for a live recording of The News Meeting podcast to discuss the biggest stories of the year. Each guest will pitch a story from the past 12 months that they think mattered most and at the end Tortoise editor James Harding will decide the story of the year.

Please note that after the event Robert Peston will be signing copies of his new book Bust?:Saving the Economy, Democracy and Our Sanity. You can either purchase a book bundle nowor purchase the book on the night, directly from Intelligence Squared’s book partner, John Sandoes.’