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11:41am

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including celebration and criticism of India free trade deal, Trump puts a Greenland takeover back on the agenda, and a Christmas music favourite dies. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including celebration and criticism of India free trade deal, Trump puts a Greenland takeover back on the agenda, and a Christmas music favourite dies.

Exporters are celebrating a free trade deal with India, while one coalition member says his party won't back the deal.

Drivers of a new Suzuki SUV have been told not to have passengers in the back seat after safety testing.

Donald Trump's appointed a special envoy to Greenland, putting discussion of a US takeover of the territory back on the table.

Chris Rea, the singer/songwriter behind Driving home for Christmas has died.

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