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With the passing of Albrecht Weinberg at 101, the world has lost a devoted guardian of history. A Holocaust survivor who withstood multiple Nazi camps and survived grueling death marches, he returned to Germany in his eighties to passionately recount his experiences and emphasize the need for remembrance.

The BAFTA TV Awards 2026 are set to be a star-studded affair, with 'Adolescence' leading nominations. 'The Celebrity Traitors' and 'Amandaland' also feature prominently. Tune into BBC One and BBC iPlayer on May 29th at 7 PM BST to catch the ceremony, hosted by Greg Davies, live from London's Southbank Centre.

During Holy Week, Pope Leo XIV and the Dalai Lama jointly condemned the use of God's name to justify war, emphasizing that religious traditions fundamentally teach love and compassion. Their powerful, unqualified appeal rejects the seductive arguments of necessity and exception that fuel conflict, urging a moral refusal of violence and a recognition of shared humanity.

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu declared the nation has fulfilled its promise to prevent a second Holocaust, citing military actions against Iranian nuclear sites. He also criticized Europe's "deep moral weakness" and loss of identity. President Herzog urged global leaders to combat rising antisemitism, emphasizing national unity amidst ongoing challenges.

Candace Owens and Laura Loomer’s online fight took a new turn when Owens named “Andrew Simpson” as Loomer’s husband without proof. The claim quickly went viral, leading to online speculation and jokes. While Loomer confirmed she is married, she did not verify the name. As of now, Andrew Simpson’s identity remains unconfirmed.

Stanley Milgram’s obedience experiments revealed how ordinary people could follow authority to disturbing extremes, with many participants administering what they believed were harmful shocks. Inspired by the Holocaust, the study became a landmark in psychology while raising serious ethical concerns. Decades later, its findings remain debated, with critics arguing the results reflect pressure, context, and interpretation as much as obedience.

Rows of iron shoes line the Danube River in Budapest, a poignant memorial to thousands murdered during WWII. These silent symbols represent the victims, mostly Jews, forced to remove their footwear before execution. The Shoes on the Danube Bank installation powerfully commemorates lost lives and the devastating consequences of hatred and intolerance.

Prime Minister Modi paid homage at Yad Vashem, Israel's holocaust memorial, alongside PM Netanyahu, emphasizing respect and hope. He also explored Israeli tech advancements, urging investment in India. Earlier, the Israeli Parliament honored Modi with its highest award for strengthening bilateral ties, recognizing India's long-standing historical connections with Jewish communities.

Britain has decided to build a national memorial to commemorate and educate about the Holocaust.

Britain’s monarch - Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip will visit the remains of the Nazi concentration camp where world famous teenage Jewish diarist Anne Frank died.

Sunny Leone has taken off to Berlin, Germany, with her husband Daniel Weber.

The recent Hamas assault on southern Israeli communities has triggered painful memories of the Holocaust for many Israelis. The attack, which killed at least 1,300 Israelis, has led to direct comparisons between the murder of 6 million Jews in Europe and the recent tragedy, highlighting the traumatic impact on a country that was created as a safe haven for Jews. The retaliation against Hamas has also drawn comparisons to the Palestinians' greatest national tragedy, the Nakba.

Israel came to a standstill Thursday as sirens echoed across the nation in tribute to the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II. 00 am local time (0700 GMT), Israelis observed two minutes of silence for their Holocaust Remembrance Day, with traffic halting, pedestrians standing still, and daily life pausing in symbolic honour of all those who perished.

Britain will lead an international effort to ensure future generations understand the causes and consequences of the Holocaust.

Kate Middleton commemorated holocaust memorial Day in London by wearing a symbolic vintage pearl necklace from Susan Caplan. The Princess honored the occasion with royal family heirloom earrings and also announced her remission from cancer, expressing gratitude to The Royal Marsden Hospital for their care.

Tova Gutstein was a child when the Nazis put down the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Now 90, she is one of the few remaining survivors who witnessed that act of Jewish resistance against Nazi Germany as Israel marks the revolt's 80th anniversary on holocaust memorial Day.

Israel marked Holocaust Remembrance Day amidst the Gaza conflict, with a ceremony at Yad Vashem. Prime Minister Netanyahu likened Hamas to Nazis, a comparison Yad Vashem discourages. A Holocaust survivor, Gad Fartouk, broke protocol, calling for the return of hostages held in Gaza.

The Israel embassy here observed the International Holocaust Remembrance Day last week on January 27 with a memorial event organised jointly with the French embassy and United Nations Information Centre.

Israel's president warmly welcomed his German counterpart on Thursday, praising him as an ally in combatting antisemitism. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to meet with Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and visit the Yad Vashem holocaust memorial.

Jonathan Zadka, consul general of Israel to South India, said it is the collective responsibility of the global community to ensure atrocities such as the Holocaust never happen again.

The United States and Germany launched a new initiative Thursday to stem an alarming rise in antisemitism and Holocaust denial around the world. The two governments announced the start of a US-Germany Holocaust Dialogue which aims to create a way to develop educational and messaging tools to teach youth and others about the crimes of Nazis and their collaborators.

Israel's UN ambassador, Gilad Erdan, courted controversy by wearing a yellow star on his chest during a speech at the Security Council, pledging to wear it until the body condemns Hamas. The yellow star is a symbol of the persecution faced by Jews during the Holocaust. Erdan's action was criticized by Yad Vashem, Israel's holocaust memorial, which urged him to wear the Israeli flag instead. The Security Council has been deadlocked and has not adopted any resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Israel's ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, has criticised Hindi movie 'Bawaal' for its "trivialisation" of the Holocaust, saying it contains a "poor choice of terminology and symbolism". The Varun Dhawan-starring production has caused a stir for using the Holocaust to tell a story of marital discord. The Simon Wiesenthal Center, dedicated to the memory of Holocaust victims, criticised the film on Tuesday for an "outlandish abuse of the Nazi Holocaust as a plot device". The film was released on 21 July.