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The 9 at 9 Cancelling online subscriptions, Trump launches strikes in Nigeria and what to do with unwanted gifts…

GOOD MORNING. HERE’s everything you need to know this Stephen’s Day. 

Cancelling subscriptions

1. The consumer protection watchdog has called for a new ‘easy in, easy out’ EU law on cancelling online subscriptions.

Nigeria

2. President Donald Trump said US forces launched “powerful and deadly” strikes on Islamic State militants in Nigeria.

Fatal collision 

3. A man in his 40s died following a collision between a car and an e-scooter in Waterford city yesterday.

Christmas babies 

4. Meet the babies born on Christmas Day around Ireland. 

Unwanted presents 

5. One in three people would regift an unwanted Christmas present if they didn’t have a receipt for it, according to a new survey by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Bargain hunting

6. If you’re hitting the sales in Dublin today, we’ve got a guide to which shops are open in the capital.

The year in politics

7. As the year draws to a close, we thought we would reflect on the biggest moments of the political year through thirteen photos. 

Saipan

8. The Journal has reviewed the new Saipan film about the tumultuous World Cup campaign.

Christmas viewing

9. Looking for something to watch? We’ve got you covered with our guide to the biggest films to stream. 

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