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How Holocaust films are changing as we lose the survivor generation

The Holocaust is fast receding from living memory. Some 300 Auschwitz survivors were present at the 70th anniversary commemorations of the camp’s liberation in 2015. This year, just 50 attended, all of whom were children in 1945.

The Conversation

Marian Turski, Auschwitz survivor who warned of danger of indifference, dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor who became a journalist and historian in postwar Poland and was a co-founder of Warsaw’s landmark Jewish history museum, has died

The Independent UK

A Man of Few Words by Carlo Greppi review – Primo Levi’s saviour… and a tortured soul

An intriguing study of Lorenzo Perrone, the bricklayer who helped the famous author survive Auschwitz – then lost the will to live

The Guardian - UK

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‘Did they learn nothing?’: Auschwitz survivor to return German honour over AfD vote role

Albrecht Weinberg ‘horrified’ that MPs relied on far-right party to pass anti-immigration motion

The Guardian - UK

Auschwitz commandant's daughter relives childhood with 'wonderful dad' Rudolf Hoess

Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Hoess oversaw the slaughter of around 1.1 million Jews, along with 20,000 gypsies and tens of thousands of Polish and Russian political prisoners.

The Independent UK

How to watch 'The Last Musician of Auschwitz' online from anywhere — stream moving Holocaust documentary

The orchestras of Auschwitz were a lifeline in the face of horror. Here's how to watch 'The Last Musician of Auschwitz' online, free and from anywhere.

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What the papers say – January 28

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz features heavily on Tuesday’s front pages.

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The Last Musician of Auschwitz review – an exceptionally moving film that will ring in your ears for years

Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, now 99, escaped death in the concentration camp because she played the cello. As this intelligent, chilling and devastating documentary shows, music proved a curse and a comfort

The Guardian - UK

Kate has emotional reunion with Holocaust survivors in London as King pays tribute to victims at Auschwitz

Royals and world leaders mark 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz as survivors warn of rising antisemitism and hatred in the world today

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Morning Mail: antisemitism warning from Auschwitz survivor, our ‘unfair’ dental care, China stuns AI industry

An Auschwitz survivor draws comparison with conditions that led to the Holocaust; dental costs are forcing people to drop regular checkups

The Guardian - AU

King says remembering horrors of Auschwitz ‘a sacred duty’

Charles appeared emotional and wiped his eye at one point during a ceremony to mark 80 years since the Nazi death camp was liberated.

Evening Standard

‘Memory hurts, memory guides’: Auschwitz survivors mark anniversary with warnings over rising antisemitism

Elderly former inmates gather for perhaps final time and urge vigilance against resurgent European far right

The Guardian - UK

As the world commemorates the Holocaust, racism and intolerance continue to threaten our future

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, Holocaust Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the past – and the persistence of antisemitism and genocide today

The Independent UK

King wipes away tears as he becomes first British head of state to visit Auschwitz on Holocaust Memorial Day

Charles joins dignitaries from around the world to mark 80th anniversary of liberation of Nazi concentration camp while Prince and Princess of Wales attend service in London alongside Keir Starmer

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Kate Middleton Unexpectedly Joins Prince William at a Holocaust Day Memorial, as King Charles Visits Auschwitz

The Princess of Wales's attendance was only confirmed at the last minute.

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Kate, Princess of Wales, hugs Holocaust survivors at remembrance event in London

Kate joined her husband the Prince of Wales at Guildhall in central London on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

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Kate hugs Holocaust survivors at remembrance event in London

Kate joined her husband the Prince of Wales at Guildhall in central London on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

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Starmer: Holocaust was ‘collective endeavour’ by ordinary people consumed by hatred

The Prime Minister spoke of his ‘harrowing’ visit to Block 27 at Auschwitz with his wife Victoria earlier this month.

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King pays tribute to Holocaust survivors amid Auschwitz commemorations

Commemorations at the concentration camp began earlier when Poland’s president Andrzej Duda joined Auschwitz survivors.

The Independent UK

Hungarian Jews remember Holocaust tragedy 80 years after liberation of Auschwitz

Jews in Hungary and around the world are observing Holocaust Remembrance Day 80 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp

The Independent UK

Kate Middleton to join William for official commemorations to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Prince and Princess of of Wales will feature at service in London on 80th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz

The Independent UK

Kate to attend Holocaust Memorial Day event with William in London

The Prince and Princess of Wales will pay their respects at a service on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on Monday.

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Kate, Princess of Wales, to attend Holocaust Memorial Day event with Prince William in London

The Prince and Princess of Wales will pay their respects at a service on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on Monday

Radio France Internationale

'Rails of memory' Holocaust memorial opens in French city of Lyon

A Holocaust memorial was inaugurated in Lyon on Sunday, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Over 6,000 Jews from the French city were killed between 1941-1945.

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King visits Jewish community in Krakow ahead of Auschwitz commemorations

Heads of state and world leaders were gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the former Nazi death camp.

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