A two-page letter written by Albert Einstein and his fellow scientist, warning President Franklin D. Roosevelt about the potential threat of Nazi Germany developing a nuclear bomb, is set to be auctioned at Christie's in September. The letter, penned by Einstein and Leo Szilard in a cabin on Long Island, raised concerns about the German government's support for nuclear research and the possibility of them creating powerful atomic bombs similar to those used by the US during World War II. The letter is estimated to fetch $4 million at the auction.

Two recent reports have exposed the harsh reality of poverty in the UK, with 900,000 children being pushed into poverty due to low wages under the Conservative government. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has criticized the party for overseeing a significant increase in poverty, while the Resolution Foundation has revealed that average wages have only increased by £16 a week in real terms since 2010. The reports have highlighted the detrimental impact of low wages and rising prices on the lives of children in the UK. Both major political parties have proposed stringent welfare spending plans, but the connection between the surge in child poverty and sluggish wage growth under the five Conservative administrations since 2010 has been emphasized. This period has seen the slowest wage growth since the aftermath of the second world war.

US Navy Seals commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing at Utah Beach by re-enacting the historic event. Hundreds of participants, dressed in Second World War-era uniforms, gathered at the beach before sunrise. Utah Beach was one of the five Allied landing zones where troops bravely faced enemy fire as they waded through the cold waters on that fateful day eight decades ago. Today, the once chaotic battlefield is now a peaceful and solemn place of remembrance.

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, veterans and world leaders gathered in France and the UK to commemorate the historic landings. Among those in attendance were Joe Biden and King Charles. The commemorations began with a piper playing a lament at sea at the exact moment of the beach invasion in 1944. Major Trevor Macey-Lillie, the piper, expressed his deep humility and privilege to be part of the event. He felt honored to be coming off the landing craft onto the beaches, just like the young soldiers did 80 years ago. The presence of veterans and world leaders at the D-Day celebrations served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Second World War. The event was a solemn tribute to those who fought and died on the beaches of Normandy.