As anti-racism protests in the US and Europe grew, so did demands for the removal of statues linked to slavery – a city in West Africa is going the other way.

Vietnam has placed a second city into lockdown due to a rise in coronavirus infections after being virus-free for months.

Around half of all new cases are in Antwerp. A nighttime curfew has been imposed on the port city and social distancing rules imposed.

Firefighters have so far failed to put out a huge oil well blaze which has been burning for two months after thousands of farming families in Assam state were forced from their homes.

In Pakistan’s poorer neighbourhoods, medically approved face-masks are a luxury many cannot afford.

In spite of widespread destruction wrought by government bombardment, they missed home and wanted to return for Eid.

Lack of protective equipment means volunteers are now getting their sewing machines out to address a shortage.

As streets empty and shops close, pandemic forces the Democratic Republic of the Congo to shut down its capital and commercial hub.

During these times of uncertainty, digital tools are proving to be more vital than ever.