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Today, we look at the return of Banksy after a new mural appeared overnight on a building in North London. And we look at why some potato-sized lumps on the seabed could be so valuable.

Crowds have gathered in Finsbury Park to see the latest Banksy, a green spray painted tree mural on an empty building. What is its message? And does the artist still have the appeal they once did? Adam speaks with James Peak, the creator of the 大象传媒 Radio 4 series, 鈥淭he Banksy Story.鈥�

Plus, the dispute going on over precious metals found in deepest parts of the ocean. The lumps contain crucial battery minerals including copper and cobalt, but some environmental groups say attempts to collect the materials could damage unique habitats. Adam looks at what鈥檚 at stake with oceanographer and co-host of the Radio 4鈥檚 鈥淩are Earth鈥� series, Dr Helen Czerski, and 大象传媒 climate editor Justin Rowlatt.

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