NewsCrossing DividesCrossing Divides with Deep Listening for BBC100The BBC, in partnership with the British Council, brought together young people from 119 countries to learn about deep listening and have conversations across divides.29 Jun 2022WorldDeep listening: 'We all share the same feelings'Hawraa was part of a project which encouraged Lebanese citizens with conflicting views to listen to each other.14 Mar 2022WorldDare to listen? A live experimentOver 200 people listen to others with strongly opposing views, as part of the Crossing Divides season.I was surprised, nobody said: 'Let's beat them up'Can drag shows bring people together despite nationalist feelings? LGBT activists from Kosovo and Serbia believe they can.3 Mar 2020StoriesWhat would you say to the men who killed your mum?Two teenagers have a cathartic encounter with men jailed for an Islamist attack that killed their mum.17 Feb 2020StoriesCrossing Divides LiveDo you find it hard to speak to people when you feel passionately that they are wrong? A ground-breaking experiment matches people up with someone they disagree with.13 Aug 2020WorldTalking to your neighbours is mandatory if you live hereA block of flats in Sweden is tackling loneliness by mixing age groups - and making socialising an obligation.21 Feb 2020StoriesAnalysisDo you ever really listen?How deep listening without interruption or judgement can help us find common ground and feel valued.10 reasons why we're not a divided nationThe issues, people and foods that win the backing of most British people.Immigration: Is Britain less anxious?Recent polls show growing numbers of Britons think immigration has had a positive impact on the UK.Do digital echo chambers exist?Many people think our social media experience is an exercise in the confirmation of prejudices. Does the academic literature support that claim?The friends who are good for your brainWhy mixing with a diverse group of people can do a lot to make us more creative.ExplainersWhy the idea of 'snowflakes vs gammons' is bad for usIgnoring stereotypes like "snowflakes" and "gammons" helps us find common ground, research suggests.The surprising benefits of talking to strangersWe consistently underestimate the benefits of interacting with strangers, research suggests.About the Crossing Divides seasonCrossing Divides in three minutesAn introduction to the BBC's Crossing Divides season, bringing people together in a fragmented world.Interactive quiz: Do you live in a social bubble?Are your friends just like you? Try our interactive quiz to see how you compare to people across the world.Features'My boss is younger than my youngest son'Theo is nearly a third of the age of his colleague Charlie - and he manages her. The pair explain how they make the relationship work.How making a violin brought these two togetherWhen Nashville musician Amanda asked violinmaker Ray to make her one, little did she know where it would lead.Planting trees with Brazil's prison inmatesAn initiative in the state of Rio de Janeiro aims to improve the lives of those behind bars.The unlikely friendship saving Egypt’s synagoguesMagda, who is Jewish, and Marwa, who is Palestinian and Muslim, are driving a push to rescue Egypt's Jewish heritage.Watch/ListenCrossing the border to go to school in the USSixteen-year-old twins Ana Fernanda and Ana Luisa begin their journey from Mexico in the early hours.When a homeless couple moved in with a millionaireAfter living on California's streets for a decade, Greg and Marie received a remarkable invitation.Using YouTube to explain religionMore young people are turning to social media to explore their faith.How to get on with a colleague you hatePractical tips on how to manage conflict in the workplace from executive coach Jenny Bird and Acas' Alex Newton.Can a 'chatty' bus stop loneliness?Bus riders in Plymouth step on board a double decker with a difference, where everyone on board wants to chat.Hugs for strangers in violent favelaA daycare centre unites the generations in a shanty town where the police are battling drug dealers.Pay the speeding penalty - or face the children?An initiative is getting primary school pupils to confront speeding motorists, in a bid to enforce the speed limit near schools.The Facebook group for people who disagreeThe Cabinet aims to draw people out of their social media bubbles for face-to-face political discussion.Successful uptake of Gig Buddies schemeThe project allows people with learning disabilities to go to concerts without a carer.Surfing the class divide in RioHow a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio
