More than 190 countries have struck an agreement at the latest round of UN climate talks that puts efforts to secure a new international deal to tackle global warming back on track.

British Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband today accused China of “hijacking” the Copenhagen summit and preventing a legally binding treaty desired by most of the world.

US President Barack Obama joins world leaders in Copenhagen today in a final push to secure a new deal on climate change amid growing optimism that an agreement can be reached.

Developing countries today agreed to resume climate change negotiations in Copenhagen after a half-day suspension.