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Being ‘Black on Campus’
Students share their experience of being ‘Black on Campus’
Being White In Taiwan
What does a video of an Englishman being racially abused tell us about life in Taiwan?
Hashtag for ‘Ex-Muslims’
Thousands explained why they left Islam online, but some found the discussion ‘hateful’
Calling Out the Trolls
A man has been fired after being called out for posting misogynistic abuse on Facebook.
Does College ‘Party’ App Yeti Encourage Criminal Behaviour?
An alleged sexual assault has emerged on the Yeti app. But what is it, how does it work?
Should You Punish Your Children Over Bad Grades?
A Chinese mother threatened to drown her daughter apparently over bad marks in school.
Hashtag of the Year - #thedress
Was discussing the colour of a dress a huge waste of time? Scientists think not.
#JesuisCharlie – One Year On
How a fringe newspaper became a worldwide symbol for freedom of expression.
The “Rosa Parks” of Saudi Arabia
We speak to a black Saudi woman who’s being trolled for marrying an American white man.
Online Rape Stories – Truth or Fiction?
Believing or blaming the victim - two rape stories test fiction and reality in SA
China’s Online Search For Stolen Children
The online hunt for abducted children in China.
Zika Whatsapp Support Group
The Zika Whatsapp Support Group, and are British Muslim women 'traditionally submissive'?
The Police who Ran Away Moments Before an Assassination
Footage of a shooting in Mexico shows armed police fleeing the scene just beforehand
Fighting Sexual Harassment in Iran
Iranian women are sharing their experiences of sexual harassment on social media.
Facebook and Marijuana
Facebook removes pages that advertise and promote the use and sale of marijuana
The Students Who Say ‘Afrikaans Must Fall’
Why do some students want to ban lectures in Afrikaans at a South African university?
The ‘Bride Price’ Story that Got China Talking
A story shared on Weibo has shed light on the practice of ‘bride price’ payments in China
Next Level Cricket Rivalry
Indian and Bangladeshi cricket fans wage online warfare.
The Migrant Worker in Saudi Arabia Who Asked For Help
An Indian migrant worker in Saudi Arabia films himself pleading for help.
Georgia’s Sex-Tape Mystery
A string of videos featuring politicians was posted online, angering many in the country.
White People and Dreadlocks
Millions watch video of white student being harassed over his dreadlocks.
Lord Dinkan: The Cartoon Mouse God
The rise of India's new mouse worshipping religion and fake Facebook events.
Don’t Buy Death
The hashtag trying to stop young Somalis from migrating abroad.
The Prank Call Crimewave
We investigate the online prank call community who live stream their crimes.
The Perfect Promposal
Are viral videos of disabled students being asked to the prom inspirational or insulting?
Does Airbnb Have a Race Problem?
Twitter users have accused some hosts of rejecting their bookings because they're black.
‘Blessers’ - South Africa’s Sugar Daddy Problem
The online backlash against relationships based on money and gifts
The Prison Pen Pal Debate
We meet the woman who found her imprisoned rapist looking for love online.
Do You ‘Stand With Hate Speech’?
#Istandwithhatespeech has caused controversy, but users say they stand against censorship
The Venezuelans Trading Medicine On Twitter
Patients are turning to social media to source vital medical supplies.
Tipsters on Trial
We investigate the social media betting tipsters who make money when you lose.