Joe Dawson

Jan 16, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Joe Dawson

A series of Israeli strikes have hit the Gaza Strip, following the agreement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Ambulances were seen taking severely injured to nearby hospitals and locals in the city of Deir al Balah attempting to put out flames. The strikes killed at least 46 Palestinians, according to Gaza health officials.

Jan 16, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Joe Dawson

Outgoing president Joe Biden turned to a reporter with confusion after he was asked if Donald Trump should be receiving more credit for the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Mr Biden replied after a short pause, “Is that a joke?”During an address on the ceasefire, Biden stressed the agreement was one he “introduced” last spring, but said his team has been working closely with the incoming Trump administration in the final days of the deal negotiation.

Jan 10, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Joe Dawson

A Delta Air Lines aircraft aborted its takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 9:10AM on Friday (January 10), leading to an emergency evacuation of passengers. In the incident, four passengers reported minor injuries, with one requiring further medical attention, according to a statement from the airport. The runway and the aircraft were cleared shortly afterwards, despite operational delays and severe weather conditions.

Nov 25, 2024 | independent.co.uk | Joe Dawson

The River Nene in Northampton has burst its banks, with fast-flowing water submerging walkways early on Monday (25 November). All trains through Northampton have been suspended, causing extensive flooding to railway tracks nearby. Hundreds of homes were left underwater from Storm Bert, as roads were turned into rivers and winds of up to 82mph were recorded across parts of the UK.

Nov 25, 2024 | independent.co.uk | Joe Dawson

The parents of a four-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis, whose gene pairing makes him “one of 50 cases in the world” have raised more than £30,000 to help fight the currently incurable condition. Duane and Deborah McCreadie’s son Xander was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) - a condition which causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system - at six months old in 2021. In the video, dad Duane spoke about the Trust’s pioneering research into treating the illness.