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Nazi-looted Chagall painting returned after 80 years

A long-lost Marc Chagall painting, stolen by the Nazis in 1940, has been formally returned to the artist's heirs in a poignant ceremony at a Manhattan museum, closing a chapter on an eight-decade quest for justice.

Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate

Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.

Author Discovers He's Related to the Real Oliver Twist

A stunning genealogical discovery reveals a modern author's direct lineage to the impoverished boy who inspired Charles Dickens' iconic character, Oliver Twist, rewriting a chapter of literary history.

Weaponising Holocaust Memory: Gaza's Disturbing Parallels

A powerful critique examining how the language of the Holocaust is being misappropriated to justify violence in Gaza, drawing stark parallels with historical Nazi rhetoric and challenging Britain's moral conscience.

Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars

Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Sequel Film Confirmed

The iconic novel and film 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' is getting a powerful sequel, 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas: Chapter 2', based on a shocking true story from the author's own family history.

Holocaust Survivors Condemn Israel's Gaza Offensive

In a deeply moving intervention, hundreds of Holocaust survivors and their descendants have issued a stark condemnation of Israel's military actions in Gaza, drawing direct parallels with historical atrocities.

Australia Condemns Netanyahu's 'Disgusting' Holocaust Remarks

In a major diplomatic escalation, Australia's Acting Prime Minister Tony Burke has issued a scathing condemnation of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for invoking the Holocaust in a political speech, calling the comments 'disgusting' and a betrayal of its me

Ongar's hidden history revealed

Discover Ongar's untold stories as local historians shed new light on this charming Essex market town's fascinating past.

Teller's Auschwitz book ignites art world debate

Renowned photographer Juergen Teller's controversial new book on Auschwitz raises profound questions about the role of art in memorialising the Holocaust. Critics and supporters clash over whether his stark imagery honours victims or risks exploitation.

Inside the Minds of WWII Kamikaze Pilots

A gripping documentary sheds light on the brutal reality of Japan's kamikaze pilots during WWII, revealing the psychological toll and historical impact of these suicide missions.

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