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- Family of British woman Sonia Exelby pays tribute following her death in Florida
- Italian students apologise to Thailand for disrespectful behaviour on train
- US defence secretary confirms Washington’s stance on Europe’s response to Iran
- Seattle shooting at food festival leaves three dead, investigation ongoing
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Summary of the front page
The FT reports that Ernst & Young has scrapped plans to split up its audit and consulting businesses.
An image of yesterday’s junior doctors’ strike kicking off in England sits atop the paper, but the business paper’s main focus is the news that Big Four firm EY has scrapped plans to break up its audit and consulting businesses after “months of internal disagreement”.
Elsewhere there is the claim that the Confederation of British Industry is “fighting for its reputation” following the sacking of its boss Tony Danker over sexual misconduct claims.
Today's top stories
Premier Ford billed taxpayers for Florida trip to union conference at Disney
July 28, 2026
11:00 am
A provincial disclosure report reveals that four individuals incurred $11,709 in expenses on commercial flights and hotels for a trip in mid-July 2025. The expenses are part of a travel, meal and hospitality disclosure list published by the province.
Stevens and El-Sayed clash in final Michigan Senate Democratic debate over spending and personal attacks
July 28, 2026
9:00 am
In a contentious debate ahead of Michigan’s Democratic primary, candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens debated outside funding, race tone, and electability. El-Sayed criticised Stevens for accepting financial support from groups like AIPAC, while Stevens pointed to a super PAC backing El-Sayed. Both candidates seek to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters.
Family of British woman Sonia Exelby pays tribute following her death in Florida
July 28, 2026
8:48 am
Sonia Exelby, a 32-year-old British woman, was reported missing after failing to return from a trip to Florida last October. Her body was discovered on October 17 in Marion County. Dwain Hall, 53, has been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping, with a trial set for November.
Italian students apologise to Thailand for disrespectful behaviour on train
July 28, 2026
8:19 am
Italian students apologise to Thailand after a confrontation on a Bangkok train escalated, leading to official reprimands and fines for inappropriate behaviour.
US defence secretary confirms Washington’s stance on Europe’s response to Iran
July 28, 2026
8:00 am
The Trump administration has announced plans to enhance military support for European allies, following US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s previous remarks. This decision highlights ongoing tensions over European responses to the conflict in Iran, reflecting the administration’s strategic recalibration.
Seattle shooting at food festival leaves three dead, investigation ongoing
July 28, 2026
7:01 am
What’s happening?
A shooting at a food festival near the Seattle Space Needle has left three people dead, with authorities indicating the incident may be gang-related. The police have taken one suspect into custody and are still searching for another.
In comparing headlines from two outlets, “Live updates: 3 dead in Seattle Center shooting; 1 suspect in custody as police search for another” (KUOW) and “At vigil, Seattle mourns 3 killed where celebration met tragedy” (The Seattle Times), a distinct framing emerges. The KUOW headline emphasizes ongoing police action and the specifics of the shooting incident, focusing on the immediate aftermath and law enforcement response. Conversely, The Seattle Times highlights the community’s reaction, offering a broader social context as it reflects on the loss and tragedy at a celebratory event. This framing shift moves from a procedural focus to an emotional narrative on mourning.
Coverage analyzed: KUOW | The Seattle Times | AP News | KING5.com
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