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11 December 1937 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Louis Salomon Goudsmid, was born in Kampen.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
11 December 1937 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Louis Salomon Goudsmid, was born in Kampen.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In October 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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23 November 1891 | A Czech, Franz Hofman, was born in Plzen. An editor.
In #Auschwitz from 29 April 1942.
No. 33282
He perished in the camp on 23 May 1942.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
In #Auschwitz from 29 April 1942.
No. 33282
He perished in the camp on 23 May 1942.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
23 November 1891 | A Czech, Franz Hofman, was born in Plzen. An editor.
In #Auschwitz from 29 April 1942.
No. 33282
He perished in the camp on 23 May 1942.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
In #Auschwitz from 29 April 1942.
No. 33282
He perished in the camp on 23 May 1942.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
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23 November 1881 | A Pole, Bolesław Gaczek, was born in Sucha. A Catholic priest, Augustinian (OSA).
In #Auschwitz from 4 November 1941.
No. 22401
He perished in the camp on 14 November 1941.
In #Auschwitz from 4 November 1941.
No. 22401
He perished in the camp on 14 November 1941.
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
23 November 1881 | A Pole, Bolesław Gaczek, was born in Sucha. A Catholic priest, Augustinian (OSA).
In #Auschwitz from 4 November 1941.
No. 22401
He perished in the camp on 14 November 1941.
In #Auschwitz from 4 November 1941.
No. 22401
He perished in the camp on 14 November 1941.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza today killed at least 24 people and wounded another 54, including children, the Associated Press reported citing health officials.
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill at least 24 in latest test of truce
The Israel Defense Forces said it launched attacks against Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip after an “armed terrorist” crossed into an Israeli-held area.
www.politico.eu
November 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza today killed at least 24 people and wounded another 54, including children, the Associated Press reported citing health officials.
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La mort d’Ornella Vanoni, interprète inoubliable de la variété italienne
La mort d’Ornella Vanoni, interprète inoubliable de la variété italienne
Rendue célèbre par « Senza fine » et « L’Appuntamento », collaboratrice de Giorgio Strehler, Gino Paoli et Vinicius de Moraes, la chanteuse milanaise s’est éteinte à l’âge de 91 ans.
www.lemonde.fr
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
La mort d’Ornella Vanoni, interprète inoubliable de la variété italienne
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EN DIRECT, Gaza : l’armée israélienne poursuit ses « opérations » ; la défense civile fait état de 21 morts
EN DIRECT, Gaza : l’armée israélienne poursuit ses « opérations » ; la défense civile fait état de 21 morts
L’armée israélienne dit avoir « éliminé onze terroristes » dans le sud de l’enclave au cours de la journée et assure vouloir « sécuriser » la zone et démanteler le Hamas.
www.lemonde.fr
November 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
EN DIRECT, Gaza : l’armée israélienne poursuit ses « opérations » ; la défense civile fait état de 21 morts
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European Union member countries agreed today to delay and cut back the bloc's flagship anti-deforestation law, setting up a clash with the European Commission over how far to push the EU's environmental laws.
EU countries seek to weaken deforestation law as green backpedaling continues
The decision coincides with COP30 and will add fuel to claims the EU is walking back its green ambition.
www.politico.eu
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
European Union member countries agreed today to delay and cut back the bloc's flagship anti-deforestation law, setting up a clash with the European Commission over how far to push the EU's environmental laws.
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14 November 1915 | A Pole, Zygmunt Partyka, was born in Dębniak. A welder.
In #Auschwitz from 1 October 1941.
No. 21262
He perished in the camp on 12 November 1941.
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Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
In #Auschwitz from 1 October 1941.
No. 21262
He perished in the camp on 12 November 1941.
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Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
14 November 1915 | A Pole, Zygmunt Partyka, was born in Dębniak. A welder.
In #Auschwitz from 1 October 1941.
No. 21262
He perished in the camp on 12 November 1941.
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Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
In #Auschwitz from 1 October 1941.
No. 21262
He perished in the camp on 12 November 1941.
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Online lesson "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
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13 November 1926 | A German Jewish girl, Suzanne Marion Rothschild, was born in Hamburg. She emigrated to Belgium.
On 4 August 1942, she was deported to #Auschwitz in the first transport of Jews from Kazerne Dossin in Mechelen. She did not survive.
On 4 August 1942, she was deported to #Auschwitz in the first transport of Jews from Kazerne Dossin in Mechelen. She did not survive.
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
13 November 1926 | A German Jewish girl, Suzanne Marion Rothschild, was born in Hamburg. She emigrated to Belgium.
On 4 August 1942, she was deported to #Auschwitz in the first transport of Jews from Kazerne Dossin in Mechelen. She did not survive.
On 4 August 1942, she was deported to #Auschwitz in the first transport of Jews from Kazerne Dossin in Mechelen. She did not survive.
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Today, a friend involved in the Esna restoration project has shared with me his latest stunning photos of the restored ceiling and columns of the Temple of Khnum in Esna, Upper #Egypt. During a multi-year restoration project, the dirt and soot that had obscured the ...🧵1/3
📷 D. v. Recklinghausen
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📷 D. v. Recklinghausen
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November 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today, a friend involved in the Esna restoration project has shared with me his latest stunning photos of the restored ceiling and columns of the Temple of Khnum in Esna, Upper #Egypt. During a multi-year restoration project, the dirt and soot that had obscured the ...🧵1/3
📷 D. v. Recklinghausen
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📷 D. v. Recklinghausen
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7 November 1942 | Just over two weeks after his 7th birthday a Dutch Jewish boy Abraham Henselein was murdered in a gas chamber at Auschwitz II-Birkenau with 464 other Jews deported from #Westerbork. SS doctors did not select anyone from this transport for registration.
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
7 November 1942 | Just over two weeks after his 7th birthday a Dutch Jewish boy Abraham Henselein was murdered in a gas chamber at Auschwitz II-Birkenau with 464 other Jews deported from #Westerbork. SS doctors did not select anyone from this transport for registration.
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1 November 1908 | A Frenchman, Paulin Coutelas, was born in Reuil.
In #Auschwitz from 8 July 1942.
No. 45408
He perished in the camp on 15 August 1942.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc
In #Auschwitz from 8 July 1942.
No. 45408
He perished in the camp on 15 August 1942.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
1 November 1908 | A Frenchman, Paulin Coutelas, was born in Reuil.
In #Auschwitz from 8 July 1942.
No. 45408
He perished in the camp on 15 August 1942.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc
In #Auschwitz from 8 July 1942.
No. 45408
He perished in the camp on 15 August 1942.
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A podcast about registration photos: https://youtu.be/c2l9hDA5MZc
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21 October 1902 | Eddy Hamel was born in New York. As a teenager, he moved to #Amsterdam. 1st Jewish player in Ajax Amsterdam. He scored 8 goals in 125 league games.
After his arrest in October 1942, he was deported to Auschwitz, where he perished on 30 April 1943.
After his arrest in October 1942, he was deported to Auschwitz, where he perished on 30 April 1943.
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
21 October 1902 | Eddy Hamel was born in New York. As a teenager, he moved to #Amsterdam. 1st Jewish player in Ajax Amsterdam. He scored 8 goals in 125 league games.
After his arrest in October 1942, he was deported to Auschwitz, where he perished on 30 April 1943.
After his arrest in October 1942, he was deported to Auschwitz, where he perished on 30 April 1943.
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Palestinian woman in hospital after being clubbed by masked Israeli settler
Palestinian woman in hospital after being clubbed by masked Israeli settler
The attacker is seen striking the 55-year-old woman with a large wooden stick during the assault in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayaa.
www.bbc.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Palestinian woman in hospital after being clubbed by masked Israeli settler
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11 October 1933 | A Polish Jewish girl, Berthe Zlotnik, was born in Będzin. She emigrated to France.
In August 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy with her mother Sarah, her sisters Jeanine & Yvette and her brother Jacques. All were murdered in a gas chamber.
In August 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy with her mother Sarah, her sisters Jeanine & Yvette and her brother Jacques. All were murdered in a gas chamber.
October 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
11 October 1933 | A Polish Jewish girl, Berthe Zlotnik, was born in Będzin. She emigrated to France.
In August 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy with her mother Sarah, her sisters Jeanine & Yvette and her brother Jacques. All were murdered in a gas chamber.
In August 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy with her mother Sarah, her sisters Jeanine & Yvette and her brother Jacques. All were murdered in a gas chamber.
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28 September 1888 | A Czech Jewish woman, Elsa Friedová, was born in Zábřeh.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 26 October 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 26 October 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber.
September 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
28 September 1888 | A Czech Jewish woman, Elsa Friedová, was born in Zábřeh.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 26 October 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 26 October 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber.
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19 September 1909 | A Polish Jew, Majer Wajntraub, was born in Radom. A mechanic.
In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942.
No. 23106
He perished in the camp on 2 March 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942.
No. 23106
He perished in the camp on 2 March 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
September 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
19 September 1909 | A Polish Jew, Majer Wajntraub, was born in Radom. A mechanic.
In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942.
No. 23106
He perished in the camp on 2 March 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942.
No. 23106
He perished in the camp on 2 March 1942.
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Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
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⚡️5 civilians killed in Russian aerial attack on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast.
The victims included two women, aged 62 and 65, and three men, aged 65, 67, and 74. All were reportedly on the street at the time of the strike.
The victims included two women, aged 62 and 65, and three men, aged 65, 67, and 74. All were reportedly on the street at the time of the strike.
5 civilians killed in Russian aerial attack on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast
The victims included two women, aged 62 and 65, and three men, aged 65, 67, and 74. All were reportedly on the street at the time of the strike.
kyivindependent.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
⚡️5 civilians killed in Russian aerial attack on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast.
The victims included two women, aged 62 and 65, and three men, aged 65, 67, and 74. All were reportedly on the street at the time of the strike.
The victims included two women, aged 62 and 65, and three men, aged 65, 67, and 74. All were reportedly on the street at the time of the strike.
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Ukrainian and Russian POWs face vastly different realities in captivity and upon their return. Numerous reports suggest that, upon their release from captivity, Russian troops are sent back to fight against Ukraine.
This is what awaits Russian POWs when they return home
For Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs), release from captivity can feel like escaping hell. But for Russian POWs, it might mean walking straight into another.
Lengthy interrogations by the Russian Fed...
kyivindependent.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Ukrainian and Russian POWs face vastly different realities in captivity and upon their return. Numerous reports suggest that, upon their release from captivity, Russian troops are sent back to fight against Ukraine.
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Turquie : des dizaines de milliers de manifestants à Ankara pour soutenir l’opposition
Turquie : des dizaines de milliers de manifestants à Ankara pour soutenir l’opposition
Ce rassemblement s’est tenu à la veille d’une possible destitution par la justice de la direction du principal parti d’opposition.
www.lemonde.fr
September 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Turquie : des dizaines de milliers de manifestants à Ankara pour soutenir l’opposition
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👀 It wasn't just Poland’s airspace that Russia entered this week. It was cyberspace, too.
Russian drones entered Polish airspace in the early hours Wednesday ... then NASK national research institute analysts spotted increased levels of disinformation.
Russian drones entered Polish airspace in the early hours Wednesday ... then NASK national research institute analysts spotted increased levels of disinformation.
After testing Poland’s drone defenses, Russia tested its disinformation response too
Disinformation tried to blame the drone incursion on Ukraine and make out Poland to be weak and confused.
www.politico.eu
September 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
👀 It wasn't just Poland’s airspace that Russia entered this week. It was cyberspace, too.
Russian drones entered Polish airspace in the early hours Wednesday ... then NASK national research institute analysts spotted increased levels of disinformation.
Russian drones entered Polish airspace in the early hours Wednesday ... then NASK national research institute analysts spotted increased levels of disinformation.
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5 September 1932 | A Dutch Jewish boy, David Ossendrijver, was born in Rotterdam.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 7 April 1944 in a transport of 240 Jews deported from #Westerbork. He was among 111 of them murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 7 April 1944 in a transport of 240 Jews deported from #Westerbork. He was among 111 of them murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
September 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
5 September 1932 | A Dutch Jewish boy, David Ossendrijver, was born in Rotterdam.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 7 April 1944 in a transport of 240 Jews deported from #Westerbork. He was among 111 of them murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 7 April 1944 in a transport of 240 Jews deported from #Westerbork. He was among 111 of them murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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The early 14th Century font at Tostock, Suffolk, for #FontsonFriday, one of several East Anglian fonts with a Green Man on it (or foliate head, as I expect we're supposed to call him nowadays).
Tostock: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/tostock.htm
Tostock: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/tostock.htm
September 5, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The early 14th Century font at Tostock, Suffolk, for #FontsonFriday, one of several East Anglian fonts with a Green Man on it (or foliate head, as I expect we're supposed to call him nowadays).
Tostock: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/tostock.htm
Tostock: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/tostock.htm
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Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks as UN warns over displacement
Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks as UN warns over displacement
Strikes reportedly kill 31 people in the city, home to a million people and where a famine was declared last month.
www.bbc.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks as UN warns over displacement
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31 August 1928 | A French Jewish girl, Lea Burstein, was born in Paris.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 October 1943 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from #Drancy. She did not survive.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 October 1943 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from #Drancy. She did not survive.
August 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
31 August 1928 | A French Jewish girl, Lea Burstein, was born in Paris.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 October 1943 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from #Drancy. She did not survive.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 October 1943 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from #Drancy. She did not survive.