UN General Assembly live: World leaders take to the podium

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres opened the debate, followed by addresses from Brazil and the US

US. President Donald Trump addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly. REuters

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The UN General Debate begins today, with speeches from Brazil, the US and 35 other UN members.

It's the main event of UNGA and will see speeches from all member states across six days.

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Updated: September 24, 2019, 6:51 PM