Asda Store Introduces A "Quiet Hour" To Help Autistic Shoppers
The Manchester branch manager came up with the idea after he saw a boy struggle to cope in the supermarket.
When Rape Is Broadcast Live On The Internet
Sexual assault, domestic abuse, and attempted murder are among the crimes recently captured on live video services. BuzzFeed News uncovered one apparent incident of a rape aired in real time and asked what it means for the companies that host this content.
Here’s What Street Harassment Is Like In Eight Countries Around The World
We asked our colleagues in eight BuzzFeed offices to describe what sexual harassment is like where they live – and how people fight it.
"Sesame Street" Has A New Muppet In Afghanistan Who Promotes Girls' Rights
Zari is the first Afghan Muppet in the show's history.
The Housemates Who Told Police A Woman Took Abortion Pills Say Why
The decision to convict the woman has sparked debate in the UK – meanwhile, her housemates say they have been "vilified" for alerting the police.
A Woman Who Took Abortion Pills Has Been Sentenced To Three Months In Jail
The woman told Belfast crown court she couldn't afford to travel to England for a safe, legal abortion.
How A 17-Year-Old Girl Is Trying To Regain Her Life After Escaping ISIS
After rape, imprisonment, and torture, girls like Nehad who escape ISIS still face the task of taking back control of their lives.
This Is The Scene In The Warehouse Where Terror Attack Survivors Have Been Stranded
Forty-eight hours after the attacks, survivors of the Brussels airport bombing are left unsure just when they'll be able to finally go home, trapped in a defiant city and unsure of what's next.
Are You A "Good Guy" Or Are You A Serial Killer?
Ugh, the friend zone sucks, am I right, guys??
MP Jess Phillips Read Out The Names Of Every Woman Killed By Men In The Last Year
Phillips silenced the House of Commons on International Women's Day with a powerful speech highlighting violence against women.
Here's What's Happening With The Refugee Crisis In Europe Today
A simple (but by no means exhaustive) explainer.
This Student Couldn't Delay Her Exams Unless She "Proved" Her Dad Had Died
The university told BuzzFeed News that although it was sorry for her loss, she didn't provide "sufficient evidence".
We Asked Men How They Feel About Women Getting Time Off For Their Period
We asked men: Do you wish you bled once a month so you could skip work?
Malala's Father Says Syria Will Have A "Lost Generation" If Children Are Not Educated
Ziauddin Yousafzai told BuzzFeed News that education is key to tackling the long-term effects of war.
Unrest In Calais Continues As Refugees And Migrants Confront Police
Riot police threw teargas into crowds to try and disperse people.
The UN Warns That Europe Is On The Cusp Of A "Self-Induced Humanitarian Crisis"
The UNHCR says 131,724 refugees and migrants arrived in Europe in January and February alone.
French Authorities Have Begun Demolishing Parts Of The Calais "Jungle" Refugee Camp
Riot police cordoned off parts of the camp while demolition teams dismantled shelters and tents occupied by refugees and migrants.
Germans Keep Tweeting About Eating Cheese With Nutella So We Actually Tried It
An investigation.
A Student Left A Tampon In For 9 Days And She Ended Up In Hospital
She said she forgot about the tampon because she felt stressed over exam finals.
A Suit Company Says These New Ads Are Sexist Towards Men Not Women
Update: The CEO of Suitsupply defended the ads, saying they depicted the men as "little dolls with giant beautiful women."