
Climate change: Millions attend global strike
A global climate strike is under way, with millions of people calling for an end to the age of fossil fuels and climate justice for everyone.
The movement was started by the young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg who promoted the idea that children should stay out of school and make their voices heard. It has spread to older students and workers, with millions taking places in marches around the world today. The demonstrations come just three days before the start of a UN summit on climate change in New York.
Also on the programme, a newspaper report states a whistle-blower has claimed President Trump made an inappropriate promise to a foreign leader during a phone call. Donald Trump denies it as fake news but the complaint is now in the hands of spy agencies.
And oil prices spiked after drone attacks on Saudi Arabia - how big has the impact been on global markets?
(Picture: Youths hold placards and shout slogans as they participate in a climate strike in New Delhi. Credit: Money Sharma/AFP/Getty Images)
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