Olivia Beeson

The UK Health Security Agency has reported 207 salmonella cases and one death in an outbreak that may be linked to eggs imported from outside the UK. Households are advised to check eggs for the British Lion mark and an eight-digit traceability code, while vulnerable people face a higher risk of severe illness. The British Lion scheme requires vaccination of hens and controls across the production chain. Officials recommend thorough handwashing, cooking food properly and avoiding food preparation for others when experiencing symptoms.

Jose Mourinho revealed in the Netflix documentary “Mourinho” that he had signed an agreement in 2013 to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager. He ultimately honored a commitment to return to Chelsea after leaving Real Madrid, a decision he said was driven by his emotional bond with the club and which he does not regret. Ferguson said Mourinho had initially appeared ready to accept the United role but changed his mind within hours, leaving Ferguson disappointed. Mourinho later joined Manchester United in 2016, while Ferguson’s successor David Moyes was dismissed after 10 months.

A school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, left six people dead, reportedly including a teacher, and at least 15 to 20 others injured, with two critically wounded. Police identified the suspected shooter as ninth-grade student Dechrapee Kongdee, believed to be about 14, and said he died by suicide at the scene. Authorities urged people to avoid the area while emergency responders assisted students and staff. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed condolences and questioned how the incident could have occurred.

A three-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a van at Red House Farm campsite in Earnley, near Chichester, on August 1. Sussex Police said no arrests have been made and that enquiries into the collision are ongoing.

A man in his 30s was shot dead at a traveller site in Calcutt near Cricklade, Wiltshire, shortly after 8:15 a.m. Two people—a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s—were arrested on suspicion of firearms possession and assisting an offender. Wiltshire Police have cordoned off the site and closed the access road while investigating the circumstances and seeking witnesses.

FIFA says it will continue consulting its member associations on creating FIFA Forward Enterprise, a commercial entity that could sell a minority stake to private investors, while insisting that football itself is not being sold. UEFA’s 55 member associations have threatened to withdraw from FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, unless the proposal is abandoned and FIFA provides binding assurances against future private ownership. CONCACAF has also rejected the plan, amid concerns that commercial priorities could lead to larger and more frequent tournaments and further pressure domestic fixture schedules.

A Sydney childcare worker, Hamish Tait, has been charged with 329 offences related to the alleged abuse of 136 children across more than 55 childcare centres between 2009 and 2025. Authorities have contacted 121 affected families and continue to seek 22 additional victims. The Australian Federal Police released images and a list of centres to aid victim identification, prompting concern among parents. Fit Kidz Learning Centres, where Tait had long worked, issued a statement expressing shock and sorrow. Investigators previously found 2.4 million files of alleged child abuse material across his devices, and Tait remains in custody.

A car fire on the A628 Woodhead Pass spread to surrounding moorland, forcing the closure of the route between Hollingworth and Flouch. Authorities now expect the road to remain shut until at least Friday while crews continue tackling the blaze alongside an unrelated, ongoing moorland fire in Tintwistle. A multi‑agency response involving fire services, police and National Highways remains in place, with traffic diverted to local and alternative trans‑Pennine routes.