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The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, watched Brazil’s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro tell delegates he had come to introduce the world “to a new Brazil”.
It is not one the world will much like, Phillips says:
In his 33-minute address – apparently penned by some of his most hawkish, hard-right advisers - Bolsonaro offered a snapshot of the introverted, conspiracy-obsessed and profoundly hubristic administration that now governs the world’s forth biggest democracy.
Some had hoped Bolsonaro might strike a more conciliatory tone as he addressed the world’s leaders at the UN for the first time. But within seconds it was clear they would be disappointed.
Bolsonaro began with a Trumpian assault on the evils of socialism which, he claimed, had nearly overrun Brazil under the centre-left government of his nemesis Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Then, he lashed out at Emmanuel Macron’s France and the “lying” mainstream media for supposedly “sensationalizing” the ongoing fires in the Amazon which he falsely described as a “virtually untouched” region.
To the delight of his hard-line Pentecostal backers, he went on to rail against the politically-correct and ungodly progressives who had “perverted biology” and “were trying to destroy innocence of our children” by infecting them with gender ideology. “Ideology has invaded the very human soul,” Bolsonaro declared.
And with many looking on in perplexity, Bolsonaro wrapped up his over-long speech with his favourite quote from the Bible. “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” Bolsonaro said.
The muted applause left no doubt that many delegates cannot wait to be free of Brazil’s leader.
Even in their worst nightmares, I'm not sure Brazilian diplomats will have imagined a Bolsonaro #UNGA speech so arrogant, so bile-filled and so truly calamitous for Brazil's place in the world. #MeDaPenaPorBrasil
Erdoğan is criticizing Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, resulting in polite clapping from the Palestinian delegation. He also has a map of Israel, showing how much of it was Palestinian territory, over time.
“Where are the borders of the state of Israel?” Erdoğan asks.
Erdoğan holds up a map of Israel since 1947 showing changing population of territory under Israeli rule, alleging there were few Jews and many Palestinians on the territory prior to 1947. Where are the borders of the state of Israel, is it 1947, 1967, or is there another border. pic.twitter.com/qyn8xdhUrK
This speech is a long list of Erdoğan’s geopolitical grievances and it is going on for much longer than the allotted 15 minutes.
He’s now speaking about hate speech against Muslims and says its a disease turning into a “raging insanity.” He’s veering close to criticism of Trump - highlighting politicians who campaign on anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant sentiment - but does not name him specifically.
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is up and darting between topics.
The international community is gradually losing its ability to respond to challenges such as poverty, Erdoğan says.
He says it is unacceptable that half the world is wealthy and the other half is impoverished, that one half of the world can talk about technological advancements and obesity while the other half are living under the poverty line and experience starvation.
“The world is greater than five,” he says, referencing the five nations with nuclear weapons. He calls for either denuclearization or allowing all of the world to have access to nuclear weapons. “The inequality between nuclear states and non-nuclear states is alone enough to undermine global balances,” he says.
He talks about the climate, then says Turkey has won the title of being the most generous country in terms of humanitarian aid and in housing displaced people.
Erdoğan holds up a photo of Alan Kurdi, the three-year-old Syrian boy whose body washed ashore in Turkey in 2015 after drowning while attempting to cross the Mediterranean.
Much of his remarks are focused on the 3.6 million Syrian refugees living in Turkey, as well as ongoing conflict in Turkey and how it should be addressed.
Egypt’s president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi is now at the podium, speaking about his government’s efforts to improve the economy and fight terrorism.Egypt’s president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi is now at the podium, speaking about his government’s efforts to improve the economy and fight terrorism.
He arrived in New York after at least 55 people were arrested last week in rare protests against Sisi.He arrived in New York after at least 55 people were arrested last week in rare protests against Sisi.
Sisi calls on non-Arab countries to stop intervening in conflicts in the region.Sisi calls on non-Arab countries to stop intervening in conflicts in the region.
Sisi ends his his speech making “a call for the pursuit of peace, a call for action for the benefit of humanity” and a call for sustainable development.Sisi ends his his speech making “a call for the pursuit of peace, a call for action for the benefit of humanity” and a call for sustainable development.
Well, Trump’s speech was consistent in its content, but was a big departure from the energetic, rambling speeches he usually deploys. Instead, his delivery was slow and monotone.Well, Trump’s speech was consistent in its content, but was a big departure from the energetic, rambling speeches he usually deploys. Instead, his delivery was slow and monotone.
No expert on Trump delivery style, but at UNGA he is reading a speech threatening evil regimes as per usual, but reading his words as though overdosed on mogadons. Somnambulant, sleepy, sleepy DonNo expert on Trump delivery style, but at UNGA he is reading a speech threatening evil regimes as per usual, but reading his words as though overdosed on mogadons. Somnambulant, sleepy, sleepy Don
It's been said before when he sticks to the Teleprompter but it seems like this is the first time Trump has ever read/seen his own remarks. The reading of this speech is painful.It's been said before when he sticks to the Teleprompter but it seems like this is the first time Trump has ever read/seen his own remarks. The reading of this speech is painful.
Trump is reading this speech like a sleep-deprived hostage.https://t.co/JQzpiiTr13Trump is reading this speech like a sleep-deprived hostage.https://t.co/JQzpiiTr13
In fairness, Trump is about to nod off at the podium as well. He sounds like he took five Ambien and they're really kicking in. https://t.co/8BQrcztNSzIn fairness, Trump is about to nod off at the podium as well. He sounds like he took five Ambien and they're really kicking in. https://t.co/8BQrcztNSz
I can’t stomach this. The guy suffers when he has to read from a teleprompter, not understanding what he’s saying. (Or maybe just when he has to read, period). pic.twitter.com/0bDeWqFZKtI can’t stomach this. The guy suffers when he has to read from a teleprompter, not understanding what he’s saying. (Or maybe just when he has to read, period). pic.twitter.com/0bDeWqFZKt
I’ve watched President Trump give an awful lot of speeches. I can’t remember one in which he has looked as bored as he does speaking at UNGA today.I’ve watched President Trump give an awful lot of speeches. I can’t remember one in which he has looked as bored as he does speaking at UNGA today.
And quiet flows the Don...on and on.And quiet flows the Don...on and on.
Update: the Venezuela delegate reading through Donald Trump’s speech is apparently reading a book about Simón Bolívar.Update: the Venezuela delegate reading through Donald Trump’s speech is apparently reading a book about Simón Bolívar.
Trump says “media and academic institutions” are assaulting history, traditions and values.Trump says “media and academic institutions” are assaulting history, traditions and values.
This is unexpected: “My administration is working with other nations to stop criminalizing of homosexuality. And we stand in solidarity with LGBTQ people who live in countries that punish jail or execute individuals based upon sexual orientation.”This is unexpected: “My administration is working with other nations to stop criminalizing of homosexuality. And we stand in solidarity with LGBTQ people who live in countries that punish jail or execute individuals based upon sexual orientation.”
His pivot to religious freedom, opposing women’s access to abortion and gun rights, is expected.His pivot to religious freedom, opposing women’s access to abortion and gun rights, is expected.
And now we’re on to US immigration.And now we’re on to US immigration.
Trump makes a chilling attack on what he calls “radical activists” and “groups” who he claims encourage illegal immigration and smuggling.Trump makes a chilling attack on what he calls “radical activists” and “groups” who he claims encourage illegal immigration and smuggling.
It is hard to read this as anything other than a critique of the human rights groups and immigration advocates who have been working to uphold American and global immigration protections as the Trump administration aggressively attacks legal and illegal immigration.It is hard to read this as anything other than a critique of the human rights groups and immigration advocates who have been working to uphold American and global immigration protections as the Trump administration aggressively attacks legal and illegal immigration.
“Your policies are not just,” he says. “Your policies are cruel and evil.”“Your policies are not just,” he says. “Your policies are cruel and evil.”
He says all countries have the right to close their borders and that young people should stay where they are.He says all countries have the right to close their borders and that young people should stay where they are.
This transitions to his attack on Venezuela, which a Venezuelan delegate responds to by opening book and apparently starting to read.This transitions to his attack on Venezuela, which a Venezuelan delegate responds to by opening book and apparently starting to read.
Venezuela reading a book while #Trump speaks is a real mood. #UNGA pic.twitter.com/tImbYz3XhfVenezuela reading a book while #Trump speaks is a real mood. #UNGA pic.twitter.com/tImbYz3Xhf
On China, Trump says he is fighting unfair trade policies and is working to secure a deal with China.On China, Trump says he is fighting unfair trade policies and is working to secure a deal with China.
“The United States does not seek conflict with any nation,” Trump says.“The United States does not seek conflict with any nation,” Trump says.
Which leads him into Iran.Which leads him into Iran.
“All nations have a duty to act, no countries should subsidize Iran’s bloodlust,” he says.“All nations have a duty to act, no countries should subsidize Iran’s bloodlust,” he says.
He is complaining about people in Iran chanting “death to America” and says the US won’t tolerate antisemitism in Iran.He is complaining about people in Iran chanting “death to America” and says the US won’t tolerate antisemitism in Iran.
Trump thinks Iran needs to stop threatening other countries and to “put the Iranian people first.” (Reminder: Trump threatened to destroy North Korea in his first UN address in 2017).Trump thinks Iran needs to stop threatening other countries and to “put the Iranian people first.” (Reminder: Trump threatened to destroy North Korea in his first UN address in 2017).
Ah! And now he mentions Kim Jong-Un. He says he’s told him North Korea must denuclearize.Ah! And now he mentions Kim Jong-Un. He says he’s told him North Korea must denuclearize.
America’s goal is harmony and America’s goal is not to go with these endless wars, wars that never end.America’s goal is harmony and America’s goal is not to go with these endless wars, wars that never end.
“Seven decades of history have passed through this hall in their richness and drama,” begins Donald Trump in his third UN address.“Seven decades of history have passed through this hall in their richness and drama,” begins Donald Trump in his third UN address.
He is speaking gravely, which is interesting because last year the chamber broke out in spontaneous laughter at one of his comments.He is speaking gravely, which is interesting because last year the chamber broke out in spontaneous laughter at one of his comments.
“The future does not belong to globalists, the future belongs to patriots,” he says.“The future does not belong to globalists, the future belongs to patriots,” he says.
Trump is re-treading his well-worn path of promoting “sovereignty” above international relations. He speaks about the US economy and global trade, then says he’s ready to reach a great trade deal with the UK.Trump is re-treading his well-worn path of promoting “sovereignty” above international relations. He speaks about the US economy and global trade, then says he’s ready to reach a great trade deal with the UK.
Interesting faces made by the UK delegation as Trump speaks about Boris Johnson, who may not stick around the general assembly long enough to make his debut speech because of the crisis in his government.Interesting faces made by the UK delegation as Trump speaks about Boris Johnson, who may not stick around the general assembly long enough to make his debut speech because of the crisis in his government.
And now on to China …And now on to China …
Bolsonaro speaks about religious persecution, a clear shoutout to Donald Trump, who held a special religious freedom meeting at the UN yesterday when the UN was focused on climate change.Bolsonaro speaks about religious persecution, a clear shoutout to Donald Trump, who held a special religious freedom meeting at the UN yesterday when the UN was focused on climate change.
He goes onto a long, bizarre screed against “ideology”.He goes onto a long, bizarre screed against “ideology”.
“Ideology has invaded the human soul itself to expel god from it,” he says. “Ideology” has led to “death and destruction” – including when he was stabbed.“Ideology has invaded the human soul itself to expel god from it,” he says. “Ideology” has led to “death and destruction” – including when he was stabbed.
Each speaker is allotted 15 minutes for their remarks, but Bolsonaro has upheld the tradition of leaders speaking well beyond that limit. His comments clocked in around 30 minutes.Each speaker is allotted 15 minutes for their remarks, but Bolsonaro has upheld the tradition of leaders speaking well beyond that limit. His comments clocked in around 30 minutes.
He ended by thanking the “grace and glory of God.”He ended by thanking the “grace and glory of God.”
Now it’s time for Trump.Now it’s time for Trump.
Now Bolsonaro is speaking about the Amazon. He is effectively saying the forest needs to be open for business.Now Bolsonaro is speaking about the Amazon. He is effectively saying the forest needs to be open for business.
To make this case, Bolsonaro cites conversations he’s had with indigenous leaders.To make this case, Bolsonaro cites conversations he’s had with indigenous leaders.
He also says countries were “disrespectful” and “colonialist” in criticizing Bolsonaro’s response to fires in the Amazon.He also says countries were “disrespectful” and “colonialist” in criticizing Bolsonaro’s response to fires in the Amazon.
He thanks Donald Trump, before continuing to explain how the rest of the world has approached the situation in the Amazon in a colonialist way.He thanks Donald Trump, before continuing to explain how the rest of the world has approached the situation in the Amazon in a colonialist way.
Bolsonaro says indigenous people do not want to be poor people sitting on the world’s richest lands.Bolsonaro says indigenous people do not want to be poor people sitting on the world’s richest lands.
“We can not forget the world needs to be fed,” Bolsonaro says. “France and Germany use up to more than 50% of their territories for agricultural.”“We can not forget the world needs to be fed,” Bolsonaro says. “France and Germany use up to more than 50% of their territories for agricultural.”
He says 61% of Brazil’s territory is preserved and only 8% of its land is for food.He says 61% of Brazil’s territory is preserved and only 8% of its land is for food.
The Amazon is not being devastated, nor is it being consumed by fire, as the media saysThe Amazon is not being devastated, nor is it being consumed by fire, as the media says
It’s worth noting, again, that most of Brazil’s indigenous leaders are appalled by what they call Bolsonaro’s historic assault on the Amazon and his “colonialist and ethnocidal” plans to open indigenous territories to mining companies.It’s worth noting, again, that most of Brazil’s indigenous leaders are appalled by what they call Bolsonaro’s historic assault on the Amazon and his “colonialist and ethnocidal” plans to open indigenous territories to mining companies.
Jair Bolsonaro opens his first UN general assembly adress by touting his fight against socialism in Latin America.Jair Bolsonaro opens his first UN general assembly adress by touting his fight against socialism in Latin America.
“I come here before you today to introduce you to a new Brazil, a country that is now reemerging after coming from the brink of socialism,” he says.“I come here before you today to introduce you to a new Brazil, a country that is now reemerging after coming from the brink of socialism,” he says.
“My country was very close to socialism, which led to a situation of widespread corruption” and also high crime rates, attacks on family values, he says.“My country was very close to socialism, which led to a situation of widespread corruption” and also high crime rates, attacks on family values, he says.
Bolsonaro is speaking about a deal between Brazil and Cuba to allow Cuban doctors to work in Brazil, a program Bolsonaro said Brazil is no longer contributing to.Bolsonaro is speaking about a deal between Brazil and Cuba to allow Cuban doctors to work in Brazil, a program Bolsonaro said Brazil is no longer contributing to.
He runs through the recent history of Cuba, before moving on to Venezuela, which he says also allowed many Cubans into Brazil.He runs through the recent history of Cuba, before moving on to Venezuela, which he says also allowed many Cubans into Brazil.
He calls Venezuela “a former vibrant, Democratic country.”He calls Venezuela “a former vibrant, Democratic country.”
“It is fair to say socialism is working in Venezuela - they are all poor,” he says.“It is fair to say socialism is working in Venezuela - they are all poor,” he says.
Bolsonaro says freedom is only possible with a free market.Bolsonaro says freedom is only possible with a free market.
Brazil’s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, who will be the first leader to speak this morning, plans to use his appearance to counter his portrayal as a rainforest-destroying foe of Brazil’s indigenous peoples.Brazil’s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, who will be the first leader to speak this morning, plans to use his appearance to counter his portrayal as a rainforest-destroying foe of Brazil’s indigenous peoples.
In a bid to portray himself as an amigo of Brazil’s indigenous communities Bolsonaro has invited one of his few indigenous supporters, Ysani Kalapalo, to accompany him to New York.In a bid to portray himself as an amigo of Brazil’s indigenous communities Bolsonaro has invited one of his few indigenous supporters, Ysani Kalapalo, to accompany him to New York.
Bolsonaro was also photographed wearing an indigenous necklace as he left his hotel last night.Bolsonaro was also photographed wearing an indigenous necklace as he left his hotel last night.
But most of Brazil’s indigenous leaders are appalled by what they call Bolsonaro’s historic assault on the Amazon and his “colonialist and ethnocidal” plans to open indigenous territories to mining companies.But most of Brazil’s indigenous leaders are appalled by what they call Bolsonaro’s historic assault on the Amazon and his “colonialist and ethnocidal” plans to open indigenous territories to mining companies.
“Brazil’s indigenous people do not support this government,” Sônia Guajajara, one of Brazil’s best-known indigenous leaders, told the Guardian yesterday.“Brazil’s indigenous people do not support this government,” Sônia Guajajara, one of Brazil’s best-known indigenous leaders, told the Guardian yesterday.
Of Bolsonaro’s decision to invite a rare indigenous supporter to New York, Guajajara said: “This is an attempt to trick the world and show he has support. But … it is another of his big lies. It doesn’t matter what image he wants to project. What matters are his actions - which the world whole is seeing.”Of Bolsonaro’s decision to invite a rare indigenous supporter to New York, Guajajara said: “This is an attempt to trick the world and show he has support. But … it is another of his big lies. It doesn’t matter what image he wants to project. What matters are his actions - which the world whole is seeing.”
Guajajara hails from the northeastern state of Maranhão but is in New York as part of efforts to build an international alliance to counter Bolsonaro’s threat to Brazil’s forests and indigenous communities.Guajajara hails from the northeastern state of Maranhão but is in New York as part of efforts to build an international alliance to counter Bolsonaro’s threat to Brazil’s forests and indigenous communities.
“Brazil is going through one of the worst moment in its history since the return of democracy and it is the responsibility of all of us to try and reverse these attacks,” Guajajara said.“Brazil is going through one of the worst moment in its history since the return of democracy and it is the responsibility of all of us to try and reverse these attacks,” Guajajara said.
On the podium this morning Bolsonaro is expected to paint himself as an ally of the Amazon.On the podium this morning Bolsonaro is expected to paint himself as an ally of the Amazon.
Guajajara begs to differ: “The truth is that this is a dismantling of the future, of all our of our futures. When you permit deforestation, you permit mining and you deny people the right to their territories then you are denying all of us the right to existence.”Guajajara begs to differ: “The truth is that this is a dismantling of the future, of all our of our futures. When you permit deforestation, you permit mining and you deny people the right to their territories then you are denying all of us the right to existence.”
Guterres comments on the climate crisis, the focus of yesterday’s meeting, then speaks about migration. “At a time when record numbers of refugees and internally displaced people are on the move, solidarity is on the run,” he says.Guterres comments on the climate crisis, the focus of yesterday’s meeting, then speaks about migration. “At a time when record numbers of refugees and internally displaced people are on the move, solidarity is on the run,” he says.
Guterres continues: “Diversity is not a threat, it is a richness.”Guterres continues: “Diversity is not a threat, it is a richness.”
Guterres calls on the collected nations to address gender discrimination, noting the lack of gender equality is evident in the demographics in United Nations meetings that week.Guterres calls on the collected nations to address gender discrimination, noting the lack of gender equality is evident in the demographics in United Nations meetings that week.
The secretary general wraps up his comments, which means it is time for the general debate to open up to world leaders.The secretary general wraps up his comments, which means it is time for the general debate to open up to world leaders.
The first five countries to speak:The first five countries to speak:
Brazil: president Jair BolsonaroBrazil: president Jair Bolsonaro
United States: president Donald TrumpUnited States: president Donald Trump
Egypt: president Abdel Fattah Al SisiEgypt: president Abdel Fattah Al Sisi
Turkey: president Recep Tayyip ErdoğanTurkey: president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Nigeria: president Muhammadu BuhariNigeria: president Muhammadu Buhari
Guterres is now addressing international conflicts, criticizing unnamed leaders who have failed to uphold agreements they have made at the United Nations.Guterres is now addressing international conflicts, criticizing unnamed leaders who have failed to uphold agreements they have made at the United Nations.
He says prevention, mediation and a surge in diplomacy must be emphasized to address conflict.He says prevention, mediation and a surge in diplomacy must be emphasized to address conflict.
“There is a new risk looming on the horizon, it may not be large, but it is real,” Guterres warns.“There is a new risk looming on the horizon, it may not be large, but it is real,” Guterres warns.
He says he fears the world splitting in two because of divisions between the two wealthiest countries in the world (the UN camera zooms in on China’s delegation at this moment). Presumably, the other country is the United States, though he didn’t actually name either nation.He says he fears the world splitting in two because of divisions between the two wealthiest countries in the world (the UN camera zooms in on China’s delegation at this moment). Presumably, the other country is the United States, though he didn’t actually name either nation.
“We must do everything possible to avert the great fracture and maintain a universal system – a universal economy with universal respect for international law; a multipolar world with strong multilateral institutions,” Guterres says.“We must do everything possible to avert the great fracture and maintain a universal system – a universal economy with universal respect for international law; a multipolar world with strong multilateral institutions,” Guterres says.
UN secretary general António Guterres opens the general assembly by emphasizing the UN charter’s message to “put people first” and the importance of human rights.UN secretary general António Guterres opens the general assembly by emphasizing the UN charter’s message to “put people first” and the importance of human rights.
Speaking to autocrats, Guterres says: “Those are rights are not a favor to be rewarded or withhold, they are an endowment for simply being human.”Speaking to autocrats, Guterres says: “Those are rights are not a favor to be rewarded or withhold, they are an endowment for simply being human.”
He references conversations he’s had with refugees in the Middle East and families impacted by climate change in the South Pacific.He references conversations he’s had with refugees in the Middle East and families impacted by climate change in the South Pacific.
We are living in a world of disquiet.We are living in a world of disquiet.
People are worried about their jobs and getting left behind, he says. “We the leaders must deliver for we the peoples.”People are worried about their jobs and getting left behind, he says. “We the leaders must deliver for we the peoples.”
Before the general assembly, the UN held a special Climate Action summit on Monday.Before the general assembly, the UN held a special Climate Action summit on Monday.
World leaders who had new initiatives to address climate change were invited to speak at the forum, which was designed to push governments to do more to meet the commitments of the Paris climate accords, where countries agreed to limit the average global temperature rise to 2C above the pre-industrial era. The world has already warmed by around 1C since this time.World leaders who had new initiatives to address climate change were invited to speak at the forum, which was designed to push governments to do more to meet the commitments of the Paris climate accords, where countries agreed to limit the average global temperature rise to 2C above the pre-industrial era. The world has already warmed by around 1C since this time.
UN secretary general, António Guterres, said on Monday that recent action by some countries and businesses, as well as the stunning rise of the youth climate movement, gave him hope, while highlighting that neither Brazil nor the US have “turned up” with any new commitments for the UN summit. He said:UN secretary general, António Guterres, said on Monday that recent action by some countries and businesses, as well as the stunning rise of the youth climate movement, gave him hope, while highlighting that neither Brazil nor the US have “turned up” with any new commitments for the UN summit. He said:
Clearly, we are lagging behind and that there are many resistances in many areas. I feel that we are still running late and we need to accelerate. The next few years are absolutely crucial to reverse the present trend, that is still a negative trend.Clearly, we are lagging behind and that there are many resistances in many areas. I feel that we are still running late and we need to accelerate. The next few years are absolutely crucial to reverse the present trend, that is still a negative trend.
UN secretary general hails 'turning point' in climate crisis fightUN secretary general hails 'turning point' in climate crisis fight
Hello and welcome.Hello and welcome.
Welcome to our live coverage of the United Nations general assembly’s general debate, where world leaders will discuss global issues and how their respective nations plan to respond.Welcome to our live coverage of the United Nations general assembly’s general debate, where world leaders will discuss global issues and how their respective nations plan to respond.
The session will begin at about 9am local time in New York (2pm in London) with opening remarks by the UN secretary general, António Guterres.The session will begin at about 9am local time in New York (2pm in London) with opening remarks by the UN secretary general, António Guterres.
As is customary, Brazil will be the first country to speak, with its president, Jair Bolsonaro, making his general assembly debut. Boris Johnson is scheduled to make his UN debut at the end of today’s session before boarding an overnight flight to the UK because of the latest crisis in his government – the British supreme court’s decision that his suspension of parliament was unlawful.As is customary, Brazil will be the first country to speak, with its president, Jair Bolsonaro, making his general assembly debut. Boris Johnson is scheduled to make his UN debut at the end of today’s session before boarding an overnight flight to the UK because of the latest crisis in his government – the British supreme court’s decision that his suspension of parliament was unlawful.
Donald Trump is scheduled to speak second this morning and Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is the fourth scheduled speaker.Donald Trump is scheduled to speak second this morning and Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is the fourth scheduled speaker.
We’ll have live updates of today’s speeches here, with analysis from the Guardian’s team of experts, including world affairs editor, Julian Borger, and diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, who are reporting from the UN’s New York headquarters.We’ll have live updates of today’s speeches here, with analysis from the Guardian’s team of experts, including world affairs editor, Julian Borger, and diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, who are reporting from the UN’s New York headquarters.
As we wait for Guterres to take the stage, you can read Julian’s piece on Trump’s brief engagement with the UN climate summit on Monday.As we wait for Guterres to take the stage, you can read Julian’s piece on Trump’s brief engagement with the UN climate summit on Monday.
Trump drops by climate summit – then hurries off to talk faith and freedomTrump drops by climate summit – then hurries off to talk faith and freedom