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• Images of COP28 venue from 'flying thermometer' highlight global temperature challenges

  A British-built 'flying thermometer' has taken images of the sun-baked venue of the Dubai climate summit to highlight how rising global temperatures will challenge urban areas.

• World-first trial finds arthritis drug may help treat type 1 diabetes

  A world-first clinical trial has found a common drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can suppress the progression of type 1 diabetes in recently diagnosed patients.

• The biggest night in gaming is upon us - but who are the contenders?

  The end of the year is always a time to reflect, and the gaming industry is no different.

• TikTok's most popular trends of 2023 - from the Roman Empire to Wes Anderson films

  TikTok has released its list of most viewed trends in 2023 among its over one billion users.

• Grand Theft Auto VI first trailer released early after leak

  The first trailer has been released for the massively anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.

• What we learned from the first trailer for GTA VI

  The debut trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI has been released, offering fans their first official look at the long-awaited sequel.

• The areas emitting the highest methane leaks from fossil fuel production revealed

  The vast scale of methane leaks from fossil fuel production and landfill sites has been exposed by analysis carried out exclusively for Sky News.

• Iran sends space capsule carrying animals into orbit

  Iran said it has launched a capsule into space carrying animals as it prepares to send up astronauts in the next few years.

• Still no medical cannabis trials for NHS - five years on from legalisation

  Five years after medical cannabis was legalised, the government still hasn't funded clinical trials that could see it being used on the NHS, Sky News has been told.

• Pornography websites may have to use photo ID and credit card checks to protect children

  Websites showing pornographic content may have to use credit card checks and photo ID matching to confirm users are over 18, as part of the Online Safety Act.