Weapons of Mass Deception

The online dirty tricks and social media bots rupturing relations in the Middle East.

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A Vegan YouTube Court Drama

Anna Scanlon found a home on vegan YouTube. But suddenly it all changed.

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The Mysterious Wikipedia Editor

One man who’s made hundreds of thousands of edits has riled up anti-war activists.

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A Transgender Twitter Fight

One short message led to a Twitter ban – and highlighted a much bigger online battle

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The Silver Snipers

Five Swedish pensioners test their aim at a professional eSports tournament.

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Where Do Memes Come From?

The world of funny viral images and videos is being hacked by fringe groups.

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World Cup Extravaganza

As the full-time whistle blows, a recap of the big social media trends of the World Cup.

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#MeToo: What’s Next? (Part 1 of 2)

It has changed the conversation about sexual assault - but what’s ahead for #MeToo?

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#MeToo: What’s Next? (Part 2 of 2)

We continue to look at the global effect of #MeToo

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Life As A YouTube Child Star

JD and Arabella Daho have huge followings online – but how has that affected their lives?

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The Sandy Hook Hoaxers – Update

An update on the people behind a paranoid conspiracy theory

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What is #QAnon?

The online conspiracy theory that is firing up supporters of President Trump

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Virtually Making a Fortune?

Why are people spending real money to buy land that only exists in virtual reality?

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The Influencer Business

How do you know when someone’s selling you something on social media?

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Did Facebook Fuel Hate in Myanmar?

How Facebook’s dream of a more open and connected world turned into a nightmare

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Arrested for Saving Memes in Russia

Why are some Russians put on extremist watch lists for saving or posting memes online?

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Can Social Media Help You Lose Weight?

Do dieting influencers and communities help or hurt when you’re trying to get in shape?

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The Truth Behind a Viral Murder Video

A BBC team used open-source info to find out who was responsible for a shocking crime

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The People Who Remove Your Facebook Posts

They decide what you can and can’t see. Who are Facebook’s content moderators?

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The Men Who Hunt Stolen Motorbikes

In one city plagued by motorbike theft, volunteers are trying tracking down stolen bikes

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A ‘Manspreading’ Video And Russia’s Culture Wars

A protest against men on public transport goes viral – but is it Kremlin propaganda?

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The Faker and the Fact Checker

Trending meets two men who appear to be on opposing sides in the war against fake news

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When The Faker Met The Fact Checker

The conclusion of our story about two men on opposing sides in the war against fake news

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The Truth Behind a So-Called 'Suicide Game’

Hundreds of suicides were linked to the “Blue Whale Challenge” – but what’s the truth?

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Killed Because of Fake News on WhatsApp

How a rumour led to the lynching of two innocent men in Mexico

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The Sextortion Scammers

We investigate criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media

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The Shadowy Website Running Political Ads on Facebook

An anonymous website spent thousands on pro-Brexit political ads on social media

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Do Instagram Hashtags Promote Eating Disorders?

The photo network’s filters don’t always halt posts that can promote anorexia and bulimia

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The YouTube Stars Selling Cheating - Update

Some YouTube stars continue to encourage cheating by promoting essay-writing services

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The Best of Trending 2018

BBC Trending’s highlights from the past year of covering social media

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