Today’s Daily News | Messi magic as Argentina win Qatar 2022 World Cup
The main story dominating the news today is Argentina’s World Cup win, cementing Lionel Messi’s place as the greatest footballer of all time.
Elsewhere, in UK news the end of the cold snap is reported on as temperatures jump 15 degrees overnight, a tragedy in choppy seas sees a Thailand warship sink, with 31 sailors still missing, and a mass shooting in Canada kills five.
Qatar World Cup 2022 – Argentina win the World Cup
Footballing legend Lionel Messi achieved his World Cup dreams last night after Argentina beat France to lift the trophy. Argentina won the shootout 4-2 after a spectacular game which saw Argentina dominate for most of the match, being 2-0 up until the 80th minute when Mbappe showed off his immense skill and scored two goals within moments of each other. The full 120 minutes of football was spectacular – and then it went to penalties. Argentina beat out France and Messi finally got crowned as the greatest.
Read the story: Qatar World Cup 2022 – Argentina win the World Cup, beating France on penalties
UK weather: temperatures soar by 15 degrees in a day
Sunday was the UK’s last day of its cold snap, as temperatures have risen overnight and are expected to reach highs of 14C on Monday. The end of the cold snap will be welcomed by many after the freeze led to travel disruptions and some power cuts. But yellow rain warnings and flood alerts are in place, and the wet weather is expected to cause other disruptions and travel delays. Both nighttime and daytime temperatures are set to increase over the next couple of days – with maximum daytime temperatures across the UK ranging from 11C to 14C.
Read the story: Temperatures soar by 15 degrees in a day
Thai navy ship sank in storm, rescuers search for missing 31 sailors
31 sailors are missing after a warship capsized and sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand. The Thai navy has confirmed the ship – the HTMS Sukhothai – was carrying over 100 crew members. The ship sank after water flooded its power controls on Sunday night. Rescue teams have managed to rescue 75 crew members, but 31 were still missing in the rough seas. The search and rescue teams worked through the night to find survivors, and it has continued into Monday. The Navy has said it will open an investigation into the cause of the disaster.
Read the story: Thai navy ship sank in storm, 31 sailors missing
Canada Vaughan shooting: 5 dead in ‘horrendous’ crime
A gunman has opened fire at a block of flats in Toronto, Canada, killing at least five people. Police responded to reports of the shooting at the building in Vaughan, (19 miles) north of Toronto, at 19:20 on Sunday. The cops shot the suspect dead there. Another injured person has been taken to hospital. The individual is said to be in a serious condition. Authorities are investigating the motive and believe there could be a possible connection between the gunman and the victims.
Read the story: Canada Vaughan shooting: 5 dead in ‘horrendous’ crime
What do the newspapers say?
Monday’s newspapers are dominated by one main story – Lionel Messi leading his national team Argentina to World Cup victory.
In other news, the health secretary’s refusal to talk to striking NHS workers could put lives at risk, there’s a Christmas Covid warning and Christmas strikes could cost London £2 billion.
