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Dozens of men clad in white t-shirts and wielding sticks attacked train passengers after a pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: Jacpoludek on Twitter 

Dozens injured in Hong Kong train station attack

Authorities and the opposition Democratic Party in Hong Kong are investigating an attack by a group of men on passengers in the Yuen Long station in Hong Kong, the BBC reports. The attack, which Reuters suggests could have been carried out by Triad members, followed the latest pro-democracy rally in the centre of Hong Kong, where riot police had fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters. While the government condemned the attack, it also severely criticised the “outrageous, violent acts” by protestors, The Guardian says.

UK-Iran stand-off over tanker

Britain has “few good options” available in the stand-off with Iran over its seizure of oil tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, says Reuters. Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt is “under intense pressure” to accept an offer from The United States to protect British vessels in the region, according to The Guardian. The FT has an insight into Iran’s “eye for an eye” ideology. While CNBC says the crisis shows that oil prices no longer respond with volatility to increased tension in the Middle East.

Nadler says Mueller has impeachable evidence

House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerrold Nadler told Fox News on Sunday that he believes Robert Mueller has “very substantial evidence that the president is guilty of high crime and misdemeanors”. Nadler will ask Mueller to present that evidence at a congressional hearing on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

Zelensky consolidates power in Ukraine

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's Servant of the People party looks set to have polled well enough to consolidate its power in parliament, the BBC reports. The former TV star’s party could form a government with a coalition partner, possibly the Voice party headed by rock star Sviatoslav Vakarchuk, according to Euronews.

Hammond will resign if Johnson wins

The UK chancellor Philp Hammond used an interview with the BBC on Sunday to announce that he plans to resign on Wednesday if, as expected, Boris Johnson wins the leadership of the Conservative party and replaces Theresa May as prime minister. Hammond said he could not serve under Johnson, who will demand his cabinet commit to leaving the EU on 31 October, even if no deal is in place.

Portugal tackles wildfires, arson suspect arrested

Some 1,800 firefighters are trying to contain three huge wildfires in central Portugal, The Guardian reports. According to The Independent, a man has been arrested after investigators discovered the blazes started around the same time on Saturday afternoon. The Daily Mail has impressive photos and video of the blaze and those fighting it.

Imran Khan in Washington

Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan visits Washington on Monday for a meeting with Donald Trump, the BBC reports. Afghanistan will be top of the agenda, according to the FT. But in an op-ed, The Washington Post says Trump must press Khan on the crackdown on the media in Pakistan.

Sports roundup

Golf: Ireland’s Shane Lowry battered the course and the field at the British Open in Portrush to win his first major. The BBC has a report and The Guardian examines Lowry’s mindset. Netball: New Zealand beat Australia in a thrilling final to win the World Cup. New Zealand site Stuff has a match report and photos. Cycling: Geraint Thomas gained  27 seconds on yellow jersey Julian Alaphilippe by winning the 15th stage of the Tour de France, CNN reports. Boxing: Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight champion in history, at 40, after beating Keith Thurman, the BBC reports.

“Endgame” tops “Avatar”

“Avengers: Endgame” has earned $2.79 billion at the global box office, according to Disney, and has now beaten “Avatar” as the highest grossing film of all time, CNBC reports.

Today’s breakfast briefing was written by Duncan Roberts