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Robert Easom was sentenced to 16 years in prison for brutally assaulting his girlfriend, leaving her paralysed from the chest down, after years of abusive behavior.

A man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for breaking his partner’s neck, leaving her paralysed after years of abusive behavior.

A nationwide strike has halted public transport across Germany, initiated by the Verdi union at the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) and affecting many local transport services.

Rūta Mikelkevičiūtė faced an emotional challenge when her dog Atas required urgent surgery due to suspected vocal cord paralysis.

The fishing sector in Argentina has warned the government that without the removal of export taxes, the industry could face a shutdown despite having generated over $2 billion in exports last year.

Church leaders and civil society representatives in Argentina have raised alarms about budget cuts and the standstill of programs designed for the integration of vulnerable neighborhoods.

The northeastern United States is experiencing severe disruptions due to a blizzard described as the worst in ten years, leading to emergency declarations and extensive power outages.

A historic snowstorm has left New York City in a state of paralysis, disrupting daily life and transportation.

The article reflects on the character Macabéa from Clarice Lispector's novel, examining her existential paralysis and the broader implications of violence faced by vulnerable individuals.

Gemma Atkinson shares her frightening experience with sleep paralysis on her podcast with fiancé Gorka Márquez.

The article describes the dire situation in Havana, where the population struggles with severe shortages and the effects of U.S. sanctions, leading to a sense of hopelessness.

The 'Noelia' case has reached a critical point in Spain as a young woman with paralysis awaits euthanasia amid legal challenges from her father.

According to data released by the U.S. Commerce Department, the American economy is expected to grow by 2.2% in 2025, with Donald Trump attributing this growth slowdown to the budget paralysis from the previous year.

Bill Gates canceled his participation in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi just hours before his scheduled keynote address, highlighting organizational chaos and communication paralysis at the event.

A man in São Roque, Brazil, has been indicted for animal cruelty after abandoning a paralyzed chow chow puppy outside a store.

Cuban tourism is facing a crisis with closed hotels, suspended flights, and fear among workers, exacerbated by an energy shortage linked to U.S. sanctions.

A British man, Konstantinos Karatziolas, is paralyzed from the chest down following a skiing accident in the French Alps.

Ian Westmoreland, a tank veteran and special needs teacher, has returned to teaching after being paralyzed from the waist down in a serious cycling accident, showcasing remarkable resilience by participating in physical activities post-recovery.

Gemma, the wife of musician Gary Numan, has been left with paralysis in her left arm following a routine surgery to treat a herniated disc.

Quito is facing a severe administrative crisis, attributed to a decline in governance since the terms of former mayors Roque Sevilla and Paco Moncayo.

The U.S. is facing increasing threats from drone incursions by Mexican drug cartels, prompting action from authorities after years of bureaucratic inaction.

After becoming paralyzed from the neck down due to a tragic skiing accident, a young woman embraces life through art and viral videos.

A neurosurgeon warns against underestimating back pain, stating it can lead to severe consequences including paralysis in some cases.

A federal judge deemed certain actions illegal, temporarily halting a decision that has led to a paralysis in investment related to a major infrastructure project in the U.S.

After a year of political impasse, Albin Kurti has been reelected as Prime Minister of Kosovo following legislative elections held on December 28.

Researchers have reached a significant milestone in creating brain chips that can read thoughts, aiming to assist people with paralysis, with clinical trials set to begin soon.

Russian soldiers are experiencing communication disruptions, which have led to operational paralysis and misinformation, raising serious concerns about their combat effectiveness.

Gaza's health sector is on the brink of paralysis as medical laboratories and blood banks face critical shortages of essential materials due to ongoing Israeli restrictions on medical supplies.

A mother has become permanently paralysed after a fall while taking in washing, despite initially believing it to be a minor injury.

Women have reported severe complications after undergoing aesthetic procedures by a dentist, including intense pain, bleeding, and facial paralysis.

The PSOE party in Cantabria is facing internal conflict and public backlash over the handling of a migrant minors center in Cartes, leading to public apologies from key political figures.

A pregnant woman named Jade Wareing has become paralysed following a flu vaccination, raising concerns about her ability to hold her baby and walk again.

A father from Broadstairs, Kent, is left paralyzed from the neck down after a car accident, facing the sorrow of never being able to embrace his young daughter again.

Forest firefighters have issued an ultimatum to Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz regarding the lack of progress in labor legislation affecting their operations and safety regulations.

President Donald Trump signed a bill on Tuesday to end the federal government shutdown after three days, ignited by a funding dispute over ICE's operations in Minneapolis between Republicans and Democrats.

Imelda Tuñón has publicly accused Marco Chacón of causing her husband Julián Figueroa's death, claiming he suffered convulsions and paralysis prior to his passing.

Nearly two months after Sebastián Pareja left his government post to become a deputy, the government has yet to appoint a replacement, leaving a key subsecretariat under the Ministry of Economy without leadership and potentially facing judicial pressure to resume over 500 halted projects.

An explosion of an unidentified object occurred inside a garbage truck at Chopin Airport around 9 AM, leading to airport services being present but allegedly not allowed to act, resulting in a decision-making paralysis regarding evacuation.

British surgeons have successfully implanted a chip in the brain of a paralyzed student, enabling him to move his hands through a device that translates his thoughts into actions and movements.

Noem has pledged that all federal agents under the Department of Homeland Security will be equipped with cameras following fatal incidents in Minneapolis amid political pressure and budget paralysis.

The French government successfully navigated two no-confidence motions, allowing it to approve the 2026 budget after a prolonged political crisis.

Emmanuel Macron initiated a new cycle of discussions regarding the institutional future of New Caledonia, although the main independence movement, FLNKS, boycotted the meeting.

Chloe-Marie Gallagher, a 33-year-old mother from Rotherham, faced life-altering health challenges when mysterious symptoms left her paralyzed and relying on a wheelchair.

Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old engineer who became paralyzed from the waist down after a bike accident in 2018, recently shared her experience of becoming the first wheelchair user to fly into space with Blue Origin.

Stipo Mlinarić, vice president of the DP, stated that his party has a limited role in the selection of the Supreme Court president and constitutional judges, emphasizing the importance of functioning institutions and avoiding system paralysis.

Elvira Peral advocates for a more natural and less invasive form of skincare compared to Botox, focusing on muscle exercise instead of paralysis.

The Economist critiques France's political and financial paralysis, describing its inability to manage finances and the political gridlock following Emmanuel Macron's failed dissolution.

In an interview, a gay merchant discusses his extravagant spending on a friend's life-changing operation and reflects on his connections to celebrities.

Germany's crisis extends beyond a mere economic downturn, facing structural damage, expensive energy, lost industrial strengths, and a new wave of mental paralysis, necessitating complex solutions.

Severe snowstorms and freezing temperatures are expected to affect Poland in the coming days, with meteorologists warning of up to 80 centimeters of snow, posing health risks and potentially leading to communication paralysis.