French political analyst Francois Burgat was charged with supporting terrorism over a social media post he shared, which included a statement by Hamas. He was later acquitted. Burgat joins Centre Stage to unpack the case, the politics behind it and what he believes it reveals about free speech and support for Palestine in the West.

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Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump's sights as targets for his tariffs. Others like the EU have caved and negotiated deals. But for those haven't, could the US president's confrontational stance forge new alliances against him?

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In an age of constant connection, why do we feel so isolated? Connected and Alone dives into the hidden costs of our digital lives, revealing how social media hijacks our attention and emotions. What promises to bring us closer often leaves us emotionally empty and endlessly distracted.

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Are US tariffs about to end the ‘add to cart’ era? President Donald Trump’s move to end the de minimis exemption closes a loophole used by Shein, Temu, and others to ship duty-free. With costs likely passed to shoppers, consumers are starting to rethink the real price of ultra-cheap clothing.

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We explore how Bangladesh is navigating political uncertainty one year after youth-led protests ended Sheikh Hasina’s long rule. In 2024, young Bangladeshis took to the streets, demanding change and forcing a political reckoning. A year later, the country sits in a delicate balance. We examine what the future looks like through the eyes of its young people.

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A student uprising shook Bangladesh, toppling its most powerful leader. After 15 years in office, Sheikh Hasina’s grip on power broke under the pressure of a movement that began with a dispute over government jobs, and ended with her fleeing the country. To mark the anniversary, here’s the first episode of 36 July: Uprising in Bangladesh.

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Israel's war on Gaza has injured more than 150,000 Palestinians. Many with life-changing injuries need specialist long-term care - but face devastation and blockade by Israel. What's the impact of all this on Gaza's people now - and into the future?

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Labor activist Chris Smalls is back in the US after imprisonment and abuse by Israeli forces for joining the Handala Freedom Flotilla to Gaza. He tells us about his time in detention, the silence from the US, and what the flotilla movement means for worldwide solidarity with Palestinians facing genocide.

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The US has imposed a punitive 25% tariff on India. President Trump warns that more could follow. It's a spectacular change from six months ago - when the leaders of the two nations declared their friendship at the White House. So what went wrong - and what's next?

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Shurina is a 15-year-old high school student in Hita in southwestern Japan. Her world shifts when she’s cast as a kamikaze pilot in a play about World War II directed by her piano teacher and performed alongside her best friend, Yua. Tasked with reciting the pilot's farewell letter and portraying the brutal realities of war, Shurina is overwhelmed by the emotional weight of her role. To prepare, Shurina and Yua travel across Japan to visit World War II memorial sites, culminating in Okinawa, the site of their final performance. As the performance nears, can Shurina find the strength to honour the story she’s been entrusted to tell?

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