Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1894, Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940) was born. In 1898, Julius Schreck, German commander (died 1936) was born. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1945, Alla Nazimova, Russian-American actress, producer, and screenwriter (born 1879) passed away. In 1951, Arnold Schoenberg, Austrian-American composer and painter (born 1874) passed away. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 2024, Ruth Hesse, German opera singer (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Forgetting the Holocaust and the Battle for the Soul of Germany

Wall Street Journal

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July 8, 2026

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Forgetting the Holocaust and the Battle for the Soul of Germany

Germany’s post-war identity was built around remembering its crimes. What happens now that the memory is fading?

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DW News

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· Jul 9, 2026

A Jewish moped heir says the AfD is exploiting his family’s name | DW News

A Nazi-dispossessed Jewish family says Germany’s far right is exploiting its name — through a popular East German moped. #germany #afd #dwgermanpolitics #DReel For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Haaretz

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· Jul 10, 2026

For 80 years, my family didn't exist. Then, almost by chance, it came back to life

I grew up believing the Holocaust had nothing to do with my family. But applying for a German passport sent me on an unexpected journey – from the banks of the Rhine to the gas chamber where my great-grandfather was murdered, uncovering an entire branch of my family that had been wiped out

Malay Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

German footprints in Penang reveal hidden colonial-era stories along George Town heritage trail

GEORGE TOWN, July 6 — Between the 17th and early 19th centuries, many Germans left their homeland in search...

Catholic World Report

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· Jul 7, 2026

Why a WWII massacre dispute is testing Poland’s support for Ukraine

A tit-for-tat over honors, a contested genocide, and a warning for Kyiv's EU hopes: how a World War II memory dispute unraveled Poland-Ukraine relations in six weeks. [...]

TASS

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· Jul 1, 2026

Germany accuses suspect in Nord Streams bombings of war crime — TV

According to the German investigation, the Ukrainian was the leader of a sabotage group

Iran Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

"Germany must be held fully accountable": Iran slams German FM over Strait of Hormuz 'mine clearance' remarks

Tehran [Iran], July 7 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Tuesday sharply criticised Germany over remarks by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Berlin of complicity in military aggression against Iran.In a post shared on X, Baghaei described Wadephul's comments as 'utterly shameful' and alleged that Germany bore responsibility for supporting acti

Attack the System

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Nazis’ Two-Front War

Today in The New York Review of Books: Omer Bartov on the Nazis’ war on communism; Susan Rubin Suleiman on André Breton; Philp Clark on Liza Lim’s pure sound; a poem by Jim Johnstone; and, from the archives, Andrew Raftery on the Declaration of Independence. Omer Bartov [] The post The Nazis’ Two-Front War first appeared on Attack the System.

Reuters

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· Jul 2, 2026

When Russia strikes, Kyiv's volunteers rush into the wreckage

Max, a graphic designer, helped find survivors in a Kyiv apartment building blown apart by a Russian missile before heading to work — one of around 700 volunteer rescuers with the Ukrainian Red Cross. #Russia #Ukraine #War #Rescue #Survivors

MakeUseOf

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· Jul 4, 2026

Netflix's tensest WWII thriller ends before the war even begins

Munich: The Edge of War explores a moment when World War II was about to end before it even began.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mamdani should be 'Tehran's mayor,' Jews who voted for him are 'idiots,' says Dershowitz

“My people, the idiot Jews, in New York, who live on the Upper West Side, who live in Park Slope, who voted for Mamdani, remind me of the 7,000 Jews who voted for Hitler, Dershowitz continued.

Townhall

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· Jul 2, 2026

Everyone's Favorite German Is Going to Visit the White House

Everyone's Favorite German Is Going to Visit the White House

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 1, 2026

Germany Charges Ukrainian War Veteran With War Crimes Over Nord Stream Sabotage

German federal prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian war veteran with war crimes over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, the first indictment in the four-year case. The charges leave unanswered whether anyone above him in Kyiv authorized the attack.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Media] Antisemitism didn't disappear after the Holocaust.

Antisemitism didn't disappear after the Holocaust. It evolved. Here's the terrifying truth most people never learned. https://www.hnaftali.com/post/the-world-s-oldest-hatred-why-antisemitism-never-seems-to-dieHananya NaftaliThe World's Oldest Hatred: Why Antisemitism Never Seems to DieThe world's oldest hatred never died, it mutated. The shocking history of antisemitism everyone needs to understand.

Twitchy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ro Reversal: Dem Khanna Overlooked Platner’s Nazi Tattoo but Ends Endorsement Over Latest Sex Scandal

Ro Reversal: Dem Khanna Overlooked Platner’s Nazi Tattoo but Ends Endorsement Over Latest Sex Scandal

All Israel News

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· Jul 10, 2026

New German digital platform targets Holocaust denial, online antisemitism

New German digital platform targets Holocaust denial, online antisemitism

Aish

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Man Who Coined "Genocide" Would Be Horrified by This

The Lemkin Family and European Jewish Association are calling for an investigation of the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention, Inc. In 1944, Raphael Lemkin, a Polish Jewish lawyer and survivor, coined the term “genocide” to describe the murder of six million Jews during the Holocaust. Lemkin, who lost 49 members of his family, including his [] The post The Man Who Coined Genocide Would Be Horrified by This appeared first on Aish.com.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 30, 2026

Jerman tersingkir, dikejutkan Paraguay menerusi penentuan penalti

FOXBOROUGH: Jerman tersingkir daripada Piala Dunia 2026 selepas tewas 3-4 menerusi penentuan sepakan penalti kepada Paraguay pada pusingan 32 terakhir, selepas kedua-dua pasukan terikat 1-1 sehingga tamat masa tambahan di Foxborough, awal pagi tadi. Kekalahan itu turut menyaksikan Jerman buat pertama kali dalam sejarah tewas dalam penentuan sepakan penalti di pentas Piala Dunia. Paraguay mengejutkan ... Read more The post Jerman tersingkir, dikejutkan Paraguay menerusi penentuan penalti appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

PragerU

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· Jul 9, 2026

Was Hitler Far RIGHT or Far LEFT?

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Metro

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· Jun 22, 2026

Germany suffer huge blow as key player out of World Cup through injury

Germany suffer huge blow as key player out of World Cup through injury

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 28, 2026

"No one will dictate to us whom we honour": Zelenskyy submits National Pantheon bill to parliament

The draft law provides for the commemoration of outstanding Ukrainians in a national pantheon in Kyiv.

People.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

World Cup 2026 Live Updates: U.S. Secures Final Round of 16 Spot After Latest Win

Meanwhile, a German superfan is still reeling after the team's stunning loss to Paraguay on Monday, June 29

SkySports

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Germany dumped out of World Cup on penalties by Paraguay

Germany lost a World Cup penalty shoot-out for the first time as they crashed out of the last 32 to underdogs Paraguay.

Deutschland.de

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· Jul 3, 2026

Germany strengthens Europe’s chip industry

Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.

Portside

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· Jul 7, 2026

Fossil Fascism and Glacial Indifference

Fossil Fascism and Glacial Indifference Kurt Stand Tue, 07/07/2026 - 05:52

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Shooting in northern Germany leaves 5 dead

Arrests made, motive for attack remains unclear

Liverpool.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Florian Wirtz 'fails' as German media fumes at one man after World Cup exit

Germany were sensationally knocked out of the World Cup by Paraguay on penalties in the round of 32, with the result sparking a furious reaction from the country's media and calls for Julian Nagelsmann to be replaced

Bloomberg

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· Jul 4, 2026

Germany’s Second Chance for Growth Rebound Starts Now

German data in the coming week showing the cumulative impact of the Iran war will set the stage for the government’s latest bid to awaken animal spirits in Europe’s biggest economy.

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 30, 2026

Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock

Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday. It marks the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup. Julio Enciso headed Paraguay into a shock lead before [] The post Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 7, 2026

German FM to visit Israel, sign Yad Vashem funding deal

The accord will grant 5M annual support from Berlin to the Holocaust museum in Jerusalem.

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jun 22, 2026

Nagelsmann says Germany will miss defender ‘enormously’ as injury blow confirmed

Germany confirmed a significant blow to their defence.

Hot Air

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dems Be All, 'Hey, You Know Who Needs Time to Heal? Rapey Nazi Guys #NeedLuv2'

Dems Be All, 'Hey, You Know Who Needs Time to Heal? Rapey Nazi Guys #NeedLuv2'

OneFootball

· Jul 12, 2026

📸 This week's kit news 👕

Official announcements, leaks and great finds: OneFootball rounds up all the kit news from the week. Germany home (leak)A new era is on the horizon for Die Mannschaft. After more than 70 years p...

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