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From Washington DC is Sherri Goodman, the Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate and Security.

The news was expected – but nobody knew the figures. Just after midnight they came through: our global emissions are up. Just when they have to FALL radically to keep the promises made at the Paris Climate Agreement. No wonder protests are stepping up and frustration is growing at the UN climate crisis talks.

Everyone said this would be a social media election, and all parties have been using the online sphere to press their messages. But some campaigners have a proven track record.

As President Trump made his way back to the US his mood may only get worse. The second public phase of impeachment hearings against him has ploughed on in his absence and today constitutional experts testified that his conduct is indeed grounds for removal from office, even – worse than Richard Nixon’s offences during Watergate.

Krishnan spoke to the former Conservative defence minister Tobias Ellwood and began by putting to him that today’s summit hadn’t been an inspiring spectacle.

Today the NATO summit for the first time discussed a potential threat from China – and declared outer space a new operational domain. But planning for the future was overshadowed by tensions in the present.

Heads of State are meeting in London tonight to mark the 70th anniversary of the military alliance NATO.

Despite being in London, Donald Trump couldn’t leave his outrage at home – railing against the Democrats trying to impeach him – calling them “very unpatriotic” for pursuing further hearings as he’s overseas.

We spoke to the Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute, Dr Karin von Hippel about President Trump’s strong opinions and tensions surrounding NATO’s 70th anniversary meeting.

While world leaders have gathered in London for the 70th anniversary of NATO, over in Madrid delegates from 196 countries are convening for COP25, the UN convention on climate change.

The climate crisis could soon reach the point of no return, the United Nations chief António Guterres has warned,  describing the global response so far as ‘utterly inadequate’.

As Nato leaders head to London for their two day summit – as the alliance marks its 70th year – questions are being raised over its very existence.

The Iraqi prime minister has promised to resign, amid weeks of anti-government unrest which have left hundreds of people dead.

With the world facing natural disasters, rising sea levels and species on the brink of extinction, what will it take for politicians to act on the climate crisis?

Should this be a Brexit election – or should it actually be the climate crisis election?