Mention of fossil fuels dropped from COP30 draft deal

The final day of the UN climate summit in Brazil is heading for a showdown over a draft text that fails to refer to the phasing out of fossil fuels. Several countries have said they cannot accept such a deal. Our climate editor joins from Belém and speaks to activists there.

President Zelensky has said Ukraine faces one of the most difficult moments in its history, as it risks losing US support over President Trump's plan for ending the war caused by Russia's invasion. Our newsroom reporter explains.

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch has been crowned Miss Universe at a ceremony in Bangkok, marking the end of an exceptionally scandal-filled pageant season. The chaos surrounding this year's Miss Universe pageant has left the event facing questions over its relevancy. We discuss this with two women who work in the industry as pageant coaches.

And, the Eurovision Song Contest is introducing new rules on voting and promotion after controversy over Israel’s result in this year’s competition. We explain what’s changing.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: Brazil's Minister of Environment and Climate Change Marina Silva and other negotiators gather for a marathon session to push for key decisions at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 21, 2025. Credit: Adriano Machado/Reuters)