Tom Moore

A line of six security authorities are shown standing next to a metal baracade blocking a road with one man holding his hand up stopping an approaching car.

Myanmar back under military rule following coup

February 1, 2021Top of The World

The military of Myanmar on Monday overthrew the country’s democratic government in a coup d’état. And, demonstrators across Russia took to the streets protesting President Vladimir Putin and demanding the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Also, people around the world are sending their best wishes to Captain Sir Tom Moore who has been taken to the hospital with the coronavirus.

A man wearing a face mask is seen under a bridge of Yangtze river

China raises coronavirus death toll; political shakeups in Brazil; restoring Notre Dame’s soundscape

April 17, 2020Top of The World

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