THE Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t been officially announced yet, but seven years after the launch of the first console, it seems inevitable that a new device will arrive soon.

The Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling platforms of all time and players can’t wait to see an updated version.

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Nintendo’s financial reports suggest that a new console will be released in fiscal year 2025, i.e. between April 2024 and March 2025.

While it was initially believed that the console would be released in time for the holidays, industry experts suggested that this could be later.

Now sources say the Switch 2 wouldn’t release until March 2025, leaving many fans disappointed.

However, financial paper Nikkei has reported that there is a good reason for the delays.

When the original Nintendo Switch launched in 2017, there were a limited number of copies available for purchase.

This meant that some people had to wait a long time before they could get their hands on one, unless they could afford to spend extra on a console from scalpers.

Nintendo apparently wants to prevent this from happening again and is delaying the release of the Switch successor to ensure there are enough units in reserve.

If this is the case, there will be plenty of models available at launch and people won’t have to resort to scalpers to get their hands on the long-awaited console.

Nikkei also reported that the Switch 2 will likely have a larger screen than the current model, at around 7 inches.

It was also stated that the Switch 2 will continue to feature the hybrid home and portable console design that made the Nintendo Switch so successful.

If you want to read more about Nintendo, check out the five games that are free on Switch.

Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.

RAIL passengers have been hit again this morning by new travel disruptions that have caused chaos for commuters.

Dozens of Thameslink and Southern trains were canceled from as early as 4am this morning.

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Transport companies say a signaling problem has seen train routes canned as they urged Britons not to travel.

If you experience disruptions this morning or at any other time and are unable to catch a later train, you may be entitled to a refund.

Can you get a refund for tickets if your train is canceled or delayed?

If you have purchased a train ticket in advance and it is affected by the cancellations, you can claim at least some of your money back, although in most cases it will be a full refund.

You are only eligible for a full refund if you are unable to board a later train.

Both Thameslink and Southern Rail have refund forms that you can access online.

You must be able to refund a paper or e-ticket if your train journey is interrupted due to disruption.

To claim you need a photo or screenshot of your ticket. If it is an e-ticket, it must contain the barcode.

You must clarify whether your ticket was unused or disrupted by writing the reason on your ticket.

Then you need to cut your card in half diagonally, space the two pieces apart and take a photo.

You must keep this ticket for 90 days after submitting your refund request.

You can contact your training agency via telephone, email or social media.

Once you have submitted your refund, you will receive an email and text message with your reference number and a link so you can check the status of your refund.

You will likely get your money back using the same payment method you used to purchase your ticket.

Both Southern Rail and Thameslink also offer Delay Repay, which means you are entitled to 50% of your ticket price if you arrive at your destination 30 minutes to an hour late.

If your train is delayed by more than an hour, you will receive a full refund.

To claim this, you must complete a form via Delay Repay. This form is separate from the train cancellation form.

You have up to 28 days after your delayed trip to request your money back.

How much can I get if I fill out a refund form?

Normally if your train is canceled you should be able to get some of your money back, if not a full refund.

If you were to catch a canceled train from Luton to East Grinstead and you are unable to get on another train, you are entitled to a £35.50 refund.

A train from Hemel Hampstead to Littlehampton costs £47.60. If you did not board another train due to the cancellation, this must be refunded.

Anyone going from Rainham to Southampton Central would have paid £58.50, and they should get that back.

If you purchased a first class ticket, the amount you get back may vary.

Can train season ticket holders receive compensation?

If you have a seasonal or flexi ticket it is more difficult to get a refund as it is assumed that you can get on the next available train if your train is cancelled.

If that is the case, you can claim compensation through Uitstel Pay.

(If you are a Season or Flexi ticket holder and cannot get a later train after your train is delayed, you will need to contact your train company.)

How much you can get if you are a season ticket holder or Flexi card holder and your train is delayed:

• Between 15 and 29 minutes you are entitled to 25% of the cost of a single journey
• Between 30 and 59 minutes you are entitled to 50% of the cost of a single journey
• Between 60 and 119 minutes you are entitled to 100% of the cost of a single journey
• From 120+ minutes you are entitled to 100% of the costs of a return trip (a full travel day)

Can I travel with another service?

It is possible that tickets will be accepted on different trains and routes during disruptions, but this will depend on the individual operators.

It is best to first contact the train company that operates your planned route before seeking an alternative journey.

Do not board another train until you are sure your ticket/fare will be accepted.

You can contact your train company via telephone, email or social media.

How can I check if my train has been cancelled?

National Rail’s journey planner is the best way to check if your journey has been affected by the disruption. This is available on the website and app.

Individual train companies also have their own apps and websites with details of timetable changes.

Both Southern and Thameslink are on social media to share updates on the affected trains.

Thameslink has a live map showing which routes are affected.

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Taylor Swift’s first concert in Sydney kicked off late Friday night after storms and rain caused the Accor Stadium to be temporarily evacuated.

Despite the set for support act Sabrina Carpenter being canceled, Swift ultimately took the stage a little after the scheduled time of 7:30 PM.

Looking on proudly was her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who caused a roar from the crowd as he arrived to proudly watch his beloved pop star do what she does best.

In videos shared on social media, the NFL star was seen walking into the stadium before taking his place in a special VIP box.

The footballer couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as Taylor took to the stage in one of her iconic sparkly tights.

Travis opted for a smart shirt with blue patterns and matching shorts, as well as a pair of white sneakers.

He had walked through the crowd to applaud him before being led to his VIP seat, where he was seen beaming as he watched Taylor perform.

Sydney’s wild weather caused chaos on Friday evening for the 80,000 Swifties heading to her first show of the Eras Tour in the city.

Fans seated on the ground and lower bowl levels of the stadium were asked to move inside after lightning struck just 6 miles (10 kilometers) away shortly before 6 p.m.

A statement from Accor Stadium, issued just before 6 p.m., told concertgoers that the three-hour show had been postponed.

“Please note: Due to weather, the show start time has been postponed,” it said.

‘Remain undercover until further notice and follow the site screens and staff instructions.

“Stay safe and remember to be kind to those around you.”

Swift took the stage around 7:50 p.m., while her supporting act Sabrina Carpenter was suspended from Friday night’s performance.

Timmerman was scheduled to start at 6:20 PM and Swift was scheduled to start at 7:30 PM.

“We’ve got a bit of a weather situation, maybe some rain, but I’ve never known an Aussie crowd to let that get in the way of having a good time,” Taylor told her fans as she started her performance .

Earlier, a male voice could be heard over a loudspeaker in the stadium telling fans that lightning had struck 10 km away and that ticket holders should evacuate.

Following the announcement, a stream of concertgoers, most wearing plastic rain ponchos, were seen heading to covered areas of the stadium.

Accor Stadium had said the show will go ahead unless there is “severe weather that could affect the safety of performers and visitors.”

“I’m just really nervous about the rain, it’s pretty obvious here, but Accor still hasn’t announced when the show is going to start,” Sydney Swiftie Annabelle told Daily Mail Australia before the show started.

“I’m just a little stressed with the sound clock and everything.”

Accor Stadium is believed to have an 11pm curfew. Swift’s Eras Tour shows last just under three and a half hours.

Taylor spent time relaxing before the show. She and her boyfriend Travis visited the Sydney Zoo.

The pop star and her NFL star partner were on a date at the 16.5-acre property earlier this week ahead of Swift’s three concerts in Australia’s largest city, when they even petted a small kangaroo.

The pair are sparing no expense for their overseas reunion in Australia, staying at one of Sydney’s swankiest and most extravagant hotels.

The pair will stay at the chic Crown Towers, the city’s first six-star hotel, located in the harbor district of Barangaroo, during Swift’s four-day stop in Sydney for her Eras Tour.

With upscale dining, lavish facilities and high-end amenities throughout the property, the venue offers a guaranteed luxury experience, something both Taylor and Travis are more than accustomed to.

Yet the loved-up couple still opted for the most lavish – and most expensive – room the hotel had to offer: the Crown Presidential Villa.

The palatial residence is so chic that guests should inquire about nightly rates, which typically start at an eye-watering $16,300 (AUD$25,000) per night.

Billed as the property’s largest villa at 80 sqm, the two-storey hotel room is located on the 88th floor and offers stunning panoramic views of Sydney and Sydney Harbor through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Taylor’s visit comes after she literally stopped traffic while out for dinner in Sydney on Tuesday night.

The global superstar shocked onlookers at Pellegrino 2000, a community trattoria in Surry Hills.

Looking every inch a local hipster, Taylor opted for an understated black gypsy top paired with a brown suede skirt for the outing.

She made the most of her evening off with fellow singer Sabrina Carpenter, who is currently supporting Taylor on her sold-out Eras Tour.

The Girl Meets World star dazzled in a red mini dress with white fringes and simple tights at the back.

Sabrina accessorized her look with a classic Louis Vuitton handbag and wore a black leather jacket to protect herself from Sydney’s unpredictable weather lately.

Taylor is currently enjoying time off in Sydney after her Eras Tour took Melbourne by storm, selling out three days at the famous MCG.

Swift will perform four shows in Sydney from Friday February 23 to Monday February 26.

ALLEGIANT Stadium security was stepped up, quickly containing two field intruders during Super Bowl LVIII.

The unruly spectators disrupted the title game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter.

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Two men ran onto the field after entering from the Chiefs' end zone.

They took off his shirt before being tackled to the ground by security.

“Oh, we have people on the field!” CBS color analyst Tony Romo screamed as the incident occurred.

Jim Nantz chimed in, saying, “Oh my god, we do! We got a streaker on the other side, well…”

And Romo noted, “There's a partial streaker… Shirt off.”

The ex-NFL quarterback then pointed out that the announcers “couldn't talk about” the disruptors.

Patrick Mahomes turned around to see the guards interfering.

The disruption came at an unfortunate time for Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who was setting up for a field goal.

Fortunately for Butker, the incident did not last long.

The former Georgia Tech standout then hammered home a 57-yarder to cut Kansas City's deficit to 10-6 – and set a new record for the longest kick ever made in the Super Bowl.

The streaker episode coincided with the moment the momentum shifted in the Chiefs' favor.

A few drives later, Mahomes connected with Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a 16-yard touchdown, giving the defending champions their first lead of the game.

The Chiefs had a terrible first half and trailed 10-3 at halftime.

Before halftime, a frustrated Travis Kelce had a sideline with head coach Andy Reid.

Kansas City also lost linebacker Dre Greenlaw to an Achilles injury, which he suffered when he slipped while jogging back onto the field.

Delhi Weather Report: According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality in the national capital was in the ‘very poor’ category on January 2 and the overall AQI of Delhi stood at 346 at 6.30 am.

New Delhi: Indian Railways services were affected as 26 trains were late on Tuesday due to heavy fog in the national capital, according to the Indian Railways. Due to poor visibility on the first day of the new year 2024, almost 21 trains were late in the region, while on the last day of 2023, over 23 trains were late in Delhi due to dense fog, resulting in poor visibility in the region .

Meanwhile, the IMD predicted that the mercury would fall further between 10 and 7 degrees Celsius in the first week of January 2024 at the Safdarjung Observatory in the national capital.

#WATCH | Delhi: Passengers are facing problems at Anand Vihar railway station as several trains are delayed due to the cold wave. pic.twitter.com/1FfWNLgRAz

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2024

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality in the national capital was in the ‘very poor’ category on January 2 and Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 346 at 6.30 am.

Earlier, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) withdrew phase III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect. Notably, GRAP-III was invoked across Delhi-NCR on December 22 to address poor air quality and rising air pollution in the city.

New Year’s Day was a bitterly cold day in the national capital as people woke up to a cold snap and dense fog on an unusually lazy Monday. As the minimum temperature in the capital stands at 9°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), locals called on the government to take necessary measures for the needy or those taking shelter in night shelters.

As the mercury went into freefall, locals were seen huddled around the bonfires in the cold, drawing much-needed warmth from the leaping, crackling flames.

The IMD, meanwhile, warned of ‘dense fog’ in the national capital in the first week of 2024, with the minimum temperature likely to hover between 8 and 9 degrees Celsius.

“The fog layer (circled spot) over Punjab, North Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Northwest Madhya Pradesh, South Uttarkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal is visible in a satellite photo at 6:15 am on January 1 . ” read a post on the official IMD handle on X.

According to the IMD, ‘very dense’ fog is when visibility is between 0 and 50 meters, while ‘dense’ fog is when visibility is between 51 and 200 meters.

Furthermore, the fog is considered ‘moderate’ if visibility is ‘moderate’ between 201 and 500 meters, and ‘shallow’ between 501 and 1,000 meters.

Meanwhile, as dense fog enveloped the entire north Indian belt, several trains to Delhi were delayed due to reduced visibility on New Year morning.

By Ashley Nickel for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 8:46 PM EST, December 29, 2023 | Updated: 10:44 PM EST, December 29, 2023

Kylie KelceThe woman’s Christmas plans include a postponed party with her husband Jason Kelce and their three daughters.

“We actually celebrate Christmas on the 26th,” Kylie (31) said. People in an interview published on Saturday, December 23. “Luckily for us, our girls can’t read a calendar yet, so we’re going to take full advantage of that and pretend Christmas is the 26th. And I mean, from head to toe, with presents and all, December 26.”

Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 2, and Bennett, 10 months, will open their presents from Santa on Tuesday because dad Jason has a soccer game. He will play football at Lincoln Financial Field with the Philadelphia Eagles as they take on the New York Giants.

Since it’s a home game, Kylie plans to take the little girls along to watch their dad, but she cautioned that she can’t be 100 percent sure that all three kids will be there.

“The plan now is to take the girls,” Kylie said. “I always say the idea is to take the girls because if push comes to shove, we can make other arrangements for them, whether it’s because of the weather or because they just don’t feel like it. But they’ve talked about getting back to work, so that’s the plan now.”

The girls already had some one-on-one time with Santa earlier this year when he surprised the Kelce family with their Minted Christmas card photo shoot. Elliotte quickly asked, “Can I have dinosaurs?” Meanwhile, Wyatt hoped she would find a Barbie doll under the Christmas tree.

December 25 is all about football for the Kelce family. While Jason plays in Pennsylvania, brother Travis Kelce plays in Missouri as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Las Vegas Raiders.

Travis and Jason’s mother, Donna Kelce, is a big supporter of both her boys, but the holidays are about the little ones. She revealed she will be spending Christmas with Jason, Kylie and their three girls. “I will be in Philadelphia for Christmas, spending time with my grandchildren as we cheer on their father,” she said People on December 21.

Earlier this month, Kylie revealed that Wyatt, Elliotte and Bennett are learning more about the sport from their family. “You can see how they pick up on those little hints and cues and learn how to watch football,” Kylie shared, noting that Elliotte “will cheer at the right moments, almost feeling like she understands the game.”

But it is only when the girls see their relatives that they are really locked up.'[They] I like to watch the TV for times when Jason might have his helmet off, or Uncle Trav might have his helmet off,” she said. “Those are the moments when I can really suck them into a game because they don’t look like everyone else on the field. When the helmets are off, they can say, ‘Oh, that’s definitely Dad.’