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Is it true that … houseplants freshen the air in our homes and offices?

If you want to seriously oxygenate your rooms with greenery, you’re going to need a lot of space

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Rowan Atkinson to bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and more to West End in new show

The actor will perform famous TV sketches – as well as new material created with Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Howard Goodall – in Rowan Live, which opens in February

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Putin’s escalating bombing campaign won’t break Ukrainians’ resolve. History shows that it’s doomed to fail

As the fifth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion looms, it’s worth remembering that this mode of warfare rarely crushes morale, says Rajan Menon, professor emeritus of international relations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

My search for the perfect Italian aperitivo in Verona

The classic pre-dinner drink and snack combo varies depending where you are in Italy. In this fair city, it’s an institution that can even be enjoyed first thing

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Charlie Shaw’s Revenge review – creepy clown killer takes aim at struggling amusement park

Decent effects and a late-stage twist show promise, but this gore-fest needs to be more disgusting, funny or unnerving

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Apple iPhone 18 Pro review: big changes for small differences

Longer battery life, better screen, upgraded Siri and new variable aperture camera in refreshed design from last year’s model

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Holiday cottage company insisted on a death certificate to amend our break

Sykes Holiday Cottages showed no empathy and insisted on paperwork we didn’t have so soon after my husband’s death

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Aditya Chakrabortty and Yanis Varoufakis dissect democracy: best podcasts of the week

The Guardian columnist and former Greek finance minister tackle big political questions in a hugely entertaining chat. Plus, why was actor Nkechi Simms placed in foster care?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Sleeping Beauties by David Byrne review – a quirky journey through the afterlife of invention

The Talking Heads frontman considers dormant ideas that made a comeback – from Indian irrigation to Kafka

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Monday briefing: You asked, we answered – how will the US midterms go?

In today’s newsletter: As Americans get ready to vote on whether the Republican party remains in control of Congress, our Washington editor talks about the disconnect between Trump and his supporters

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5