negotiators were pretty ruthless and that he would rather get a deal that works for the uk than get a quick deal. borisjohnson is meeting several world leaders this week, but this meeting will certainly be the most closely watched. helen catt, bbc news. as we've heard, the world's diplomatic community descends on new york for the annual un general assembly this week. covid restrictions are forcing many leaders to attend virtually for a second year. top of the agenda — major global challenges — ending the pandemic, vaccine access and the challenge of climate change. but on the opening day, all eyes will be onjoe biden, as he makes his first address to the un as president. barbara plett usher reports from new york. nothing like some k—pop beats to kick off the annual un extravaganza. it's back after a covid year,