Here are the biggest news stories of the morning: UN says over 130 people have been killed in Myanmar since the coup. In the world of vaccines, Australia has decided not to ban AstraZeneca vaccine amid scares of side effects while Thai PM received the first shot of the same vaccine. The UK is expected to announce an increase in its nuclear stockpile today. This, and more below - click on the headline to read the full story.
138 killed in Myanmar's anti-coup protests since February 1: UN
EU considers getting Russia's Sputnik V to boost vaccination: Report
Australia to continue using AstraZeneca vaccine despite upheaval in Europe
UK to increase nuclear weapons stockpile with eye on Russia, China: Reports
Promising people vaccine shots and cash payments, Biden kicks off stimulus tour
Global COVID-19 caseload tops 120 million
Thai PM gets first shot of AstraZeneca vaccine after safety scare