North Korea fires test-missile

North Korea’s test-fired a ballistic missile.

However, US officials say it appears to have broken up minutes after it was launched.

President Trump has tweeted, accusing Pyongyang of disrespecting China’s wishes.

The missile test comes just hours after the UN met to discuss the country’s nuclear threat.

Addressing the UN Security Council, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson called on China and Russia to help achieve peace in the region.

America has also been urging Beijing to try to rein-in North Korea’s military activities.

But, speaking at the UN Security Council, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi made clear they don’t bear responsibility.