Barr concludes no collusion

Donald Trump’s campaign did not coordinate with Russian efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election. That is the conclusion US attorney general William Barr has made after reading the findings of Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. The BBC cites a letter Barr wrote to lawmakers saying that Mueller’s investigation did not provide evidence “sufficient to establish that the President committed an obstruction-of-justice offense.” But as CNBC points out, Barr also wrote that “while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.” The Guardian reports on reaction from the president and his allies. Reuters has a roundup of the cast of characters in the investigation. And CNBC takes a look at how the markets will react to the news.

May seeks support ahead of crucial week

The BBC reports that two key members of Theresa May’s cabinet seem to be offering their support to the beleaguered British prime minister. But The Guardian says that the chances of her deal on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU passing through parliament are slipping away following the failure of a meeting with hard-line Brexiteers.

Idai death toll rises

More than 750 people are now confirmed dead as a result of Cyclone Idai, The Guardian reports. The storm hit Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi 10 days ago. The final death toll in Mozambique alone could be above the early estimate of 1,000.

Petition reaches 5.3 million

The petition calling for the British parliament to revoke Article 50 has broken all records, the Independent reports. At 5 a.m. on Monday, 5,325,482 people had signed the petition.

People’s march in photos

CNN has a nice gallery of photos from Saturday’s “Put It To The People” march in London calling for a second referendum on Brexit. And The Mirror has a gallery of some of the best banners.

Thailand election

The BBC reports that the pro-military Palang Pracha Rath Party has taken a surprise lead in Thailand’s elections. Reuters says many voters are voicing their suspicions about the results via social media.

Stock markets tumble

Growing fears of a U.S. recession has seen stock markets take a hit on Monday, Reuters reports. The Nikkei 225 dropped by more than 3%, and markets across Asia and in Australia were also recording losses, CNBC says.

Charles in Cuba

Prince Charles has become the first British royal to visit Cuba since the country was taken over by communists in 1959. Charles, accompanied by his wife Camilla, is on a three-day visit, Reuters reports.

Dead rats stuffed with contraband

Gangs smuggling anything from phones to drugs into Guys Marsh prison in Dorset in the UK stuffed the contraband into dead rats, which they then threw over a perimeter fence, The Guardian reports. 

Red Lions top table

Luxembourg’s national football team sits atop of Euro 2020 qualifying Group B after the first round of matches. The Red Lions beat Lithuania 2-1 on Friday. On Monday evening Luxembourg take on Ukraine at the Josy Barthel stadium.

Today's breakfast briefing was written by Duncan Roberts