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,
nothing like some k pop beats to kick off the annual un extravaganza. it s back after a covid year, if not with a bang, then at least with a bit of south korean millennial mega stardom. combating the coronavirus is still a hot topic and with the delta variant on the rampage, plans for a return to normal were scaled down. the americans are afraid of hosting a super spreader event. presidentjoe biden is the star attraction here, changing the tone of donald trump s belligerent america first. mr biden is expected to champion multilateralism and global cooperation, making the case for the world to act urgently to fight climate change and the pandemic. but at the same time, there is a sort of go it alone quality to his administration which has overshadowed his debut here. biden dismayed nato allies with his abrupt largely unilateral decision to pull out of afghanistan. and his warm relationship