Eurostar train services between London and continental Europe have partially resumed after a day of major travel chaos, but passengers are still being urged to postpone non-essential journeys due to severe ongoing delays.

The disruption started early Tuesday, December 30, when a power supply and a failed Le Shuttle train forced the complete closure of the Channel tunnel.

Authorities have confirmed that the tunnel has partially reopened with one track operational, the overhead power supply issue persists.

However, Eurostar has strongly advised all customers to postpone their travel to a different date if possible. In an official statement, the operator warned, “Your train is currently scheduled to run but your journey could be disrupted,” and significant delays are expected to continue through Tuesday and potentially into Wednesday, December 31.

Major hubs faced immediate chaos. Crowds of stranded travellers with suitcases swelled at London’s St Pancras International and at the Gare du Nord in Paris, which transport vehicles and their passengers through the tunnel, are also experiencing significant waits.

Initially, even services not using the tunnel like those between Paris and Brussels were also cancelled. Travellers are advised to check Eurostar’s website for live updates. 

Taylor Swift didn’t need centre stage to steal attention at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Christmas party.

Eagle-eyed fans spotted the pop superstar, 36, quietly posing with fellow Chiefs WAGs (wives and girlfriends) in a festive group photo shared on Instagram by Ana Demmer, the girlfriend of offensive lineman Creed Humphrey. The snap offered a rare glimpse of Swift blending into the group rather than standing out.

Posted Monday, December 29, as part of Demmer’s 2025 highlights, the photo showed the Life of a Showgirl hitmaker tucked into the back left corner. Her face was partially hidden behind a glowing Snoopy and Woodstock decoration, though her signature red lip was unmistakable.

Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany Mahomes, also appeared in the shot alongside the partners of 10 other Chiefs players. 

Fans believe the party took place on December 5, as Demmer wore the same strapless black dress and hair bow in a TikTok shared that day.

The sighting comes days after Swift cheered on fiancé Travis Kelce from a VIP suite at Arrowhead Stadium as the Chiefs played (and lost) against the Denver Broncos. 

Tension is mounting behind the scenes at Archewell

James Holt, the executive director of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s charitable foundation Archewell is moving back to the UK with his family and he’s feeling the timing isn’t ideal.

A source told the Mail that Holt is “frustrated that his move comes during a period of significant transition for the Duke and Duchess,” adding that he plans to stay on a few more months to keep things running smoothly at Archewell. 

“He’s very protective of the couple and anxious this is going to cause them grief,” the insider said.

Holt’s departure is the latest shake-up in a long line of exits from the Sussexes’ team since the couple stepped back from royal duties and relocated to California in 2020. 

The communications department, in particular, has seen a revolving door of talent. Just last week, Meredith Maines, the foundation’s chief communications officer, became the 11th publicist to leave over the past five years.

Other notable exits in recent months include Charlie Gipson, who oversaw European communications and left in July, and US-based press secretary Kyle Boulia, who departed in June alongside four other staff members. 

Emily Robinson, a former Netflix communications director, exited in October, while earlier departures include Toya Holness, who left her head of communications role in May 2022, and Ashley Hansen, global press secretary from May 2022 until October 2024.

Holt, who first started working with Prince Harry eight years ago at the Royal Foundation in 2017, has long been a stabilizing presence for the Sussexes.