Can peace hold in Lebanon while Hizbullah remains? Our correspondent weighs the balance of power between government forces and the Iran-backed militia. The resale value of Labubus is falling – who cares? And remembering Swedish death-clearer, Margareta Magnusson.

Watch extended clips from “The Insider” on rising oil prices. And listen to our “Weekend Intelligence” episode on “Kidulting: why adults are turning to toys”.

Guests and host:

Gareth Browne, Middle East correspondent
Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

Lebanon, Hizbullah, Israel, ceasefire
Labubus, PopMart, Funko, financial bubbles
Margareta Magnusson, death-clearing, decluttering

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