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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the 'Yad Vashem' memorial in Israel, which commemorates the Holocaust where six million Jews were murdered under Nazi rule.

Bookbinders and restorers in the 1930s and 1940s assisted the Nazi regime in creating a database that helped identify and persecute Jewish individuals and others deemed racially impure.

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, ignited violent reactions across Mexico, showcasing the cartel's influence as one of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations.

A German museum is returning the 'Dancing Girls Fountain', a sculpture stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish businessman, to his heirs after a lengthy legal battle.

A prominent figure from the MAGA movement claims that center-right politicians have betrayed Western values and controversially asserts that former German Chancellor Angela Merkel caused more harm to Germany than the Nazis.

The article discusses recent scholarly works addressing the historical continuity of right-wing extremism in Germany, particularly in the context of society's responses to it over the decades since 1945.

Declassified files reveal Argentina's inadequate pursuit of Nazi war criminals after World War II, highlighting a complex relationship with former Nazis in the country.

Jérôme Stern has opened a new business in Frankfurt, honoring his family's legacy that was disrupted by the Nazis in the 19th century.

Two professors from Sciences Po Paris express controversial views on the death of Quentin Deranque in a WhatsApp group.

Russia is converting the Gulag History Museum into a memorial dedicated to the Nazi crimes committed in the Soviet Union during World War II.

Research shows that paper restorers were complicit in the Nazis' efforts to identify and persecute individuals of Jewish ancestry during World War II.

A new memorial in Berlin to commemorate Polish victims of World War II has been approved, sparking renewed discussions about historical grievances between Poland and Germany.

The article discusses the historical context of a textile factory in Dvůr Králové, which was seized from its Jewish owners by the Nazis and subsequently used to manufacture yellow stars for Jewish identification.

The Greek political party SYRIZA condemns the vandalism of a monument commemorating 200 Greeks executed by the German Nazis in Kaisariani.

A newly uncovered photographic material depicts the execution of 200 Greek resistance fighters by Nazis on May 1, 1944, highlighting a dark chapter in Greece's history.

On May 1, 1944, 200 Greek patriots, predominantly communists, were executed by the Nazis in retaliation for the killing of a German officer, marking a tragic event during the German occupation of Greece.

Milan Mikulecký's assertion draws a parallel between modern leftist ideologies and historical Nazi movements, suggesting that contemporary political extremism has shifted its colors.

Two neo-Nazis connected to the National Nucleus group were arrested in Castellón for placing xenophobic stickers in stores owned by Maghreb origin individuals.

Hervé Le Tellier reflects on the life and death of André Chaix, a member of the French Resistance who died fighting fascism in 1944.

A Russian State Duma deputy has openly stated that neo-Nazism and extremism are being promoted in Russia, citing volunteer units involved in the war against Ukraine that consist of neo-Nazis.

Jozef Domanski's family inherited £100,000 from his estate, 85 years after he was kidnapped by Nazis and forced into labor in Germany during World War II.

During a contentious House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Democratic lawmakers likened ICE agents to Nazis and the Gestapo while questioning the agency's enforcement tactics.

The article explores the 'Sickle Cut' plan developed by the Nazis during World War II, which led to the rapid defeat of Allied forces in 1940.

Two Polish doctors pretended there was an outbreak of typhus during World War II to save lives from the Nazis, showcasing how scientists can undermine authoritarian regimes.

Croatian singer Marko Perković Thompson held a concert in Rijeka after 17 years, performing to enthusiastic crowds and addressing his audience regarding a sense of unity and love.

Galician actor Luis Tosar stars alongside Claudia Salas in the Netflix thriller 'Salvador,' which addresses societal radicalization through a group of neo-Nazis.

Wolfram Jarosch expresses his despair after his child Maja T. was sentenced to 8 years in prison in Budapest for alleged assaults on neo-Nazis, describing the proceedings as a sham trial.

In Springfield, Ohio, residents are bracing for a 'mass deportation' promised by President Donald Trump, which could result in ethnic cleansing targeting over ten thousand Haitians amid a campaign fueled by hate and supported by the Vice President and American Nazis.

Heirs of a Jewish art collector persecuted by the Nazis are suing the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York over a Camille Pissarro painting that was allegedly sold under duress in 1941.

The Budapest court sentenced activist Maja T. to 8 years in prison for attacking a group of neo-Nazi militants during the 'Day of Honor' in February 2023.

Four Nazis from Aktivklubb Sverige have been convicted for assaulting several people of foreign descent in Stockholm after initially being acquitted of one incident.

The Svea Court of Appeal has increased the sentences for four Nazis involved in attacks against individuals with foreign backgrounds, confirming the incidents as hate crimes.

Heirs of a Jewish art collector claim that a Pissarro painting sold to the Met was forced under duress from the Nazis, while the museum insists the sale was fair.

An investigation revealed 890 accounts at Swiss bank Credit Suisse with potential connections to the Nazis, as stated by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley before a Justice Committee hearing regarding the banks' facilitation of the Holocaust.

A new investigation reveals that over 800 accounts at Credit Suisse may have connections to the Nazis from World War II.

American Senator Chuck Grassley announced the discovery of 890 accounts at Credit Suisse potentially linked to Nazis as part of a hearing on the bank's role in the Holocaust.

A recent investigation revealed at least 890 previously unknown accounts linked to the Nazi regime at Credit Suisse, as disclosed by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on banks' roles in facilitating the Holocaust.

A Russian airstrike has damaged the famous Soviet monument 'Motherland' in Kyiv, symbolizing victory over the Nazis, as reported by Ukraine's Minister of Culture.

Jens-Daniel Herzog will continue as the director of the Nuremberg State Theater for an additional five years, extending his tenure until 2036, with a focus on programming the theater's replacement venue at the congress hall built by the Nazis.

On January 14, 1948, Ans van Dijk was executed by firing squad in Amsterdam for collaborating with the Nazis, becoming the only Dutch woman to face such a fate.

German concentration camp memorials are calling for internet platforms to combat AI-generated content that distorts history, particularly as falsified images have become more widespread on social networks.

The events in Minneapolis, where a federal immigration agent fatally shot Renee Macklin Good, have intensified the existing conflict in America over migration, human rights, and gun violence against unarmed citizens.

The left-wing extremist group 'Vulkangruppe' is linked to at least 13 acts of sabotage since 2011 and has recently claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack on Berlin's power grid, prompting calls from police union representative Benjamin for increased authority for the authorities.

Six individuals, allegedly members of the Antifa-Ost group, are on trial in Düsseldorf for attacking neo-Nazis in Budapest.

The resurgence of confrontations with neo-Nazi groups in Barcelona is now taking place on digital platforms, reviving old street conflicts originally sparked by nostalgic Franco supporters.

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service claims that Bartholomew intends to grant autonomy to the unrecognized Orthodox Church of Montenegro.

The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has now lasted 1,418 days, surpassing the duration of the Soviet Union's fight against the Nazis during World War II.

A former Dutch mercenary claims that the Ukrainian military is rife with corruption and extremist influences, including neo-Nazis and drug cartel members, leading to his disillusionment with the cause.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine has now equated in duration to Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, highlighting the lack of significant Russian success and heavy troop losses.

Eighty years after the end of World War II, an increasing number of looted art pieces are appearing at auctions and galleries as their illegitimate owners pass away.