We discuss the latest from ceasefire efforts in Beirut, a shift in tone as Ukraine strikes Russia with US-supplied missiles for the first time, and protests in New Zealand. Plus: a matcha shortage and ‘Wicked’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live from London, this is the Globalist.
I'm Vincent McAvini.
Coming up, as the Biden administration redoubles efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon, might Israel struggle to get more support from the US Senate?
As Americans, we are complicit.
That is why I am now leading the effort in the Senate to block.
Additional offensive arms sales to Israel.
Ukraine uses long range missiles for the first time with Russia responding by redrafting its nuclear policy.
Sabre rattling or a serious concern.
Then protesters perform hackers while marching alongside thousands through Wellington.
We'll have the latest on the controversial bill they're demonstrating against.
Plus the day's papers, the latest theater news and why Japan is struggling to meet Matcha demand.
That's ahead on the Globalist.
Live from London.
First, a look at what else is happening in the news.
President Biden has agreed to give Ukraine anti personnel landmines in an attempt to slow Russian troops who've been steadily advancing across eastern regions over recent months.
Jimmy Lai, one of Hong Kong's most influential pro democracy figures, is taking the stand today in a national security trial that may see him sentenced to life imprisonment.
And Rafael Nadal's illustrious 20 year tennis career has come to an end as Spain lost to the Netherlands in an emotional Davis cup match on Tuesday night.
Stay tuned to Monocle Radio throughout the day for more on those stories.
But first, US Envoy Amos Hochstein says there is a real opportunity to bring the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel to an end as he visits Lebanon to discuss a ceasefire proposal.
Meanwhile, Israel has discovered Hezbollah has been in possession of troves of Russian weaponry and it's facing a vote in the U.S.