The NorthernerHistory booksHow Monopoly boards got second world war prisoners out of jail freeMonopoly boards were used by fake charities during the second world war to send maps and messages to prison camps in Nazi-occupied Europe, writes Martin HickesThat longtime product of Leeds, Monopoly, continues to be a perennial favourite – but during Britain's darkest hour, it was far from just a game. A wartime plan hatched between the government and John Waddington's, who then manufactured the boards and players' tokens in Wakefield Road, Stourton, saw secret escape maps produced by the company for Allied prisoners of war.

ObituaryJoan Leigh FermorMediterranean muse to a master of unconventionalityMuses are chiefly remembered in the dedications of those they inspired, at best rating a column of biographical index entries. They did the living and the giving; and yet, as with Joan Leigh Fermor, who has died aged 91, they are "whittled to shadows" in the works to which they contributed so much. That phrase about shadows is from the preface to The Traveller's Tree (1950), written by Joan's companion of almost 60 years, Patrick Leigh Fermor.

Health & wellbeingMany of us have forgotten how to truly unwind. We ask the experts for ways to switch off in an always-on world How do you like to kick back, chill out and really relax? This sounds as if it should be a simple question. But I can’t be alone in having spent several evenings over the past couple of weeks slumped on the sofa, “watching TV” while my eyes flicker across Twitter and Facebook, as well as five different WhatsApp groups on my phone.

Lionel Messi This article is more than 1 month oldMessi’s 2022 World Cup final shirt expected to sell for record $10mThis article is more than 1 month oldSet of six shirts worn by Argentinian during 2022 World Cup campaign could set record for sports tops if bids go over $10.1m The shirt Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s 2022 Fifa World Cup final victory over France is expected to sell for a record-breaking $10m (£8m) when a set of six shirts he wore go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in New York on Thursday.

Sustainable business blogGuardian sustainable businessInterviewNestlé chairman warns against playing God over climate changeJo ConfinoPeter Brabeck courts controversy by claiming climate change is largely down to natural cycles and society should focus on adaptationNestlé chairman Peter Brabeck has a history of courting controversy and is likely to further inflame his critics with his belief that man-made emissions are not the primary reason behind our changing climate. While scientists point to the near certainty that human activity is driving up temperatures, Brabeck argues that it is largely down to Earth's natural cycles, and warns against trying to play god by seeking to stop global warming.

HousingExperts say agents often list properties for much less than they’re worth to lure in buyers – and regulators ‘don’t seem to care’ Get our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcast When Jack Sukhen checked out a property for sale in western Sydney, he decided to put in an offer before auction. It was a nice place – renovated, four bedrooms, with solar panels and a pool.

MusicInterviewSkepta, JME, Julie ... are the Adenugas Britain's most creative family?Aniefiok EkpoudomThey boast two MCs, a broadcaster and a graphic designer – and now their mum Ify’s memoir explains their secret Skepta, JME, Julie and Jason – the four Adenuga siblings – are laughing as they remember building a go-kart as kids, raiding the factory next door for crates and pallets, their father’s toolbox for screwdrivers and bolts, wheels from a discarded pushchair, and making steering mechanisms from string.

Jay Rayner on restaurantsFoodReviewThis classic bistro offers a masterclass in French cooking – and that’s a totally unbiased opinion Bouchon Racine, 66 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6BP (020 7253 3368). Starters £8.50-£16.50, mains £17.50-£48, desserts £6.50-£9, wines from £25.50 There are film critics who, presented with a Martin Scorsese movie, can be guaranteed to rave. There are theatre critics who will be bucket-full of puppyish love when writing about any musical by Stephen Sondheim.

Transport This article is more than 1 year oldFlights were expensive so I took the overnight Sydney to Melbourne train – it was cheap and cheerful (at first)This article is more than 1 year oldElias VisontayI didn’t get decent sleep or phone reception but there was more legroom and a hot meal – and maybe a smile from Mother Earth Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The sky is purple as I walk up and down platform one at Sydney’s Central station on Thursday night.

Google Street View This article is more than 9 years oldGoogle camel view: Trekker camera documents Liwa DesertThis article is more than 9 years oldRaffia becomes first animal to carry Street View Trekker in order to capture Abu Dhabi landscape Raffia the 10-year-old camel has become the very first animal to help with Google’s mapping missions, using one of the company’s Trekker cameras to capture the landscape of the Liwa Desert in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).