In a world of wars and climate crisis, a new leader could save the UN. But would Trump allow it? | Steve Bloomfield

As the organisation meets this week, it remains the best hope for restoring order. But it relies on goodwill from the US president – and that is lacking, says former Observer international editor Steve Bloomfield
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