Israeli settlers have been clashing more and more with Palestinians in the West Bank, often with government backing. We examine the forces at play in what could soon be yet another battlefront. India’s proliferating civil codes are creating insuperable legal contradictions for a multi-faith people. And answering some letters addressed to our “agony uncle” columnist.

Guests and host:

• Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent
• Kira Huju, Asia correspondent
• Andrew Palmer, executive editor
• Jason Palmer (no relation), co-host of “The Intelligence”
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

• West Bank, Palestinians, Israeli settlers, Israel election
• India, civil codes, Hindu nationalism
• management, advice

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To critics, Britain’s Green Party leader is dangerous, even a con man. To fans, he is a national saviour-in-waiting. Our correspondent meets him to see what is behind the hype. So-called SpudCells have just seven bespoke DNA loops, but represent a revolutionary step toward life made from scratch. And the many ways travel agents still beat the bots.

Guests and host:

• Andrew Miller, special correspondent
• Oliver Morton, planetary affairs editor
• Caitlin Talbot, culture correspondent
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

• Zack Polanski, Britain’s Green Party
• SpudCells, synthetic biology
• travel agents, luxury travel

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Five years after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban show little sign of moderation. Our correspondent reports from the country on what life is like for ordinary people. A giant earthquake reveals two very different Colombias. And celebrating the life of Gurkha climber, Nirmal Purja, who died in an avalanche.

Watch extended clips from Insider here, plus the full Elon Musk interview.

Guests and host:

• Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief
• Claire McQue, Latin America writer
• Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

• Afghanistan, Taliban, sanctions
• Colombia, earthquake, Espriella
• Nirmal Purja, mountaineer, Everest, avalanche

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