Policeman fired for lying about 'pig' insult on McDonald's cup
A US police officer was not telling the truth when he claimed McDonald's had given him a coffee cup with "f*****g pig" written on it, according to his force.

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UK will enjoy 'decade of prosperity' in wake of Brexit, says Johnson
Boris Johnson claims that Britain can look forward to a decade of "prosperity and opportunity" as it finally ends the "rancour and uncertainty" of Brexit.

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Kim speech will unveil 'new path' for North Korea
NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to make a closely watched New Year address which is likely to offer a glimpse of a "new path" he has vowed to take if the United States fails to meet his deadline to soften its stance over denuclearisation.

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How the Senate impeachment trial could yet be designed in favour of the president
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he will run the Senate impeachment trial "in total co-ordination" with the White House, which means he'll probably frame it in a way that benefits US President Donald Trump.

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Parliament in bid to end political deadlock
The Spanish parliament plans to discuss whether to confirm Pedro Sanchez as prime minister of a minority government, while his Socialist Party is seeking the support of a Catalan pro-independence party.

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'Mixed feelings' as a million revellers watch Sydney fireworks show after cancellation calls
Large crowds thronged Sydney harbour to watch Australia's famous New Year's Eve fireworks, even as smoke from deadly wildfires turned skies in nearby coastal towns blood-red.

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