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Secret note hidden in Dachau-built violin discovered after 80 years

A message written from within Nazi concentration camp Dachau, which remained undiscovered for more than 80 years, has been found. It tells a tale of survival, craftsmanship, and reveals the only known musical instrument built inside the camp.

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Behind the political poster causing an antisemitism row in France

Far-left political party La France Insoumise has again been accused of antisemitism. This time it's because of an image that was supposed to promote an anti-racism march this weekend. The chronicle of a harmful backfire.

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Comedian slams Elon Musk as 'Tesla takedown' protests continue

Bill Burr has slammed the "guy with dyed hair plugs and a laminated face" and also criticised US liberal attitudes. "Why are we so afraid of this guy who can’t fight his way out of a wet paper bag?”

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Kanye ‘Ye’ West posts KKK photo prompting outrage online

The controversial rapper has followed his online series of hateful rants with another disturbing image that has led social media users to feel "sick to the stomach." WARNING: Article contains images some readers may find disturbing.

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Kanye 'Ye' West goes on shocking online rampage: 'I love Hitler'

Dozens of tweets posted by the once-beloved rapper on X included praising Hitler and misogynistic claims he has “dominion” over his wife Bianca Censori.

Australia

Mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes under Australia hate crime laws

Terror offences and hate crimes will be punishable with mandatory prison terms ranging from one to six years under new Australian legislation.

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80 years since liberation of Auschwitz remembered

The 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation has been marked by a ceremony at the former Nazi death camp.

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Elon Musk’s estranged daughter responds to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

“Let's call a spade a fucking spade”: Musk's transgender daughter reacts to father's 'Nazi salute' at Donald Trump’s inauguration rally.

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Did Musk do a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into neo-fascists' hands?

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters.

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Musk ex-partner Grimes ‘happy to denounce Nazi-ism' after his salute

Musk has been criticised for making two Nazi-like gestures at President Donald Trump's inauguration. His ex-partner, the singer Grimes, has distanced herself from him, while Musk has defended himself in a typically disgraceful way.

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Macron marks 80th anniversary of the liberation of Strasbourg

French President Emmanuel Macron attends commemoration ceremonies of Strasbourg liberation.

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German and Italian Presidents attend Marzabotto massacre anniversary

Hundreds of men, women and children were massacred by Nazi troops and local fascists for their support of Italian resistance fighters.

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Germany's nascent Olympic bid navigates Nazi anniversary

Germany’s Olympic hopes received a major boost last month when the government threw its support behind hosting the event — but the memory of the 1936 games looms large.

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TikTok hosts pro-Nazi network of accounts, new research finds

TikTok hosts hundreds of pro-Nazi accounts that use the app to promote their ideologies, a new study found.

Art

Remembrance exhibition for the women of fought against the Nazis

In a commemorative effort, artists Hannah Goldstein and Claudia Balsters have curated an exhibition spotlighting the vital roles women played in resisting the Nazis.

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Israel's Holocaust memorial opens new conservation facility

The David and Fela Shapell Family Collections Center will provide organization and storage for 225 million pages of documents and half a million photographs.

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Re-enactment of D-day landings marks 80th anniversary

A re-enactment of the D-day landings, on its 80th anniversary, takes place on Normandy beach.

Poland

Remains found at former Nazi base 'too decayed to be identified'

Members of Hitler's chief of staff made an unsuccessful attempt on his life at the Wolf's Lair on July 20, 1944.

Lifestyle

Adidas cease German football shirts amid Nazi symbolism controversy

The moves to withdraw shirts with number 44 came after it was pointed out that the two fours together resembled the stylized SS used by the Nazi Party’s Schutzstaffel group.

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Nazism seen from the inside by Jonathan Glazer

Auschwitz, 1944. In "The Zone of Interest", Jonathan Glazer takes us into the heart of the family life of the camp commandant at Auschwitz. A chilling, contemporary look at the banality of horror. The film is out now. A shock. Review and interview with director Jonathan Glazer.