Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim
Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed in a dramatic decision on Monday, 5 January 2026, a club statement revealed. The Portuguese coach, who only joined the Red Devils in November 2024, has been relieved of his duties amid growing dissatisfaction with the team’s performances and recent comments that exposed internal tensions at Old Trafford. At this stage, Manchester United are expected to name an interim manager while preparations begin for identifying a permanent replacement. Darren Fletcher inA release later on the club website noted that former club star, Darren Fletcher will take over the team’s next game against Burnley. He said, “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 11:12 UTC
2026 Tata Punch Facelift To Have Turbo-petrol Engine! Latest Teaser Confirms THESE Features…
After confirming a full design overhaul, along with some key details, Tata Motors has dropped another teaser for the Punch facelift, this time around confirming that it will get a new turbo-petrol engine, along with some new features that are making their way into the micro-SUV. Let’s take a look at what the teaser shows:2026 Tata Punch Facelift Teased; New Engine And Features Revealed! 2026 Tata Punch Facelift: PowertrainUnder the hood, the aforementioned 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine will make its debut in the Punch facelift and will be offered beside the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine powering the current car, which gets a bi-fuel CNG option too. The Punch facelift will go up against other micro SUVs like the Hyundai Exter, Citroen C3, Renault Kiger, Maruti Ignis and Nissan Magnite. ZigSays…The Tata Punch has been a stellar performer in the market, and this comprehensive facelift, along with a more powerful engine, will help address its weak point, furthering its appeal even more.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 11:00 UTC
Rivers Deputy Gov Ngozi Odu Dumps PDP for APC
The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Odu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Odu’s defection comes more than a month after Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the majority of state and federal lawmakers from Rivers State left the PDP for the APC. She also urged residents of the area to demonstrate their support for President Bola Tinubu and the governor by registering massively with the APC. They said wherever I go, they will go with me; and wherever Governor Fubara and President Tinubu go, they will go. Odu described the development as a boost to the APC strength in the LGA, adding that it is a sign of increasing grassroots alignment with the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Fubara.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 10:15 UTC
Cuba: 32 Cubans Killed in US Venezuela Operation
(Photo by Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images via AFP)A total of 32 Cuban nationals were killed during the US attack on Caracas that culminated in the capture of Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, the government in Havana said Sunday. “As a result of the criminal attack carried out by the government of the United States” against Venezuela, “32 Cubans lost their lives in combat operations,” the Cuban government said in a statement read on national television. In a stunning US military operation Saturday, Maduro was extracted from Caracas along with his wife, Cilia Flores, to face charges of drug trafficking and terrorism in a New York court Monday. Havana has declared two days of national mourning beginning at dawn Monday, and pledged to organise tributes. “Honor and glory to the brave Cuban fighters who fell facing terrorists in imperial uniform,” President Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote on X.AFP
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 09:49 UTC
Greenland PM rebuffs Trump's new annexation push
While aboard Air Force One en route to Washington, Trump reiterated the goal. “We’ll worry about Greenland in about two months… let’s talk about Greenland in 20 days.”The territory’s prime minister issued a clear warning: “That’s enough now.”“No more pressure. Trump has said the United States will now “run” Venezuela indefinitely and tap its huge oil reserves. Asked in a telephone interview with The Atlantic about the implications of the Venezuela military operation for mineral-rich Greenland, Trump said it was up to others to decide. Over the weekend, the Danish prime minister also called on Washington to stop “threatening its historical ally”.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 09:42 UTC
Tata Punch Facelift 2026 to Get Turbo-Petrol Engine, ADAS, and New Features
Tata Punch Facelift 2026 to Get Turbo-Petrol Engine, ADAS, and New FeaturesTata Motors has released a new teaser of the Tata Punch new model 2026, giving us a clearer look at its updated interior and confirming a major mechanical upgrade. Also Read: January 2026 New Car Launches - Full ListTurbo-Petrol Engine Confirmed for Punch FaceliftOne of the biggest updates for the 2026 Tata Punch is the addition of a turbo-petrol engine. New Interior Features RevealedThe latest teaser shows several cabin upgrades for the Tata Punch 2026 model. ADAS Confirmed for Tata Punch FaceliftA major highlight of the Punch facelift 2026 is the presence of a front-facing camera and a visible RADAR sensor in the lower bumper. Tata Punch Facelift 2026 Launch Date and Price ExpectationTata Punch facelift 2026 release date is confirmed as January 13, 2026.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 09:22 UTC
Key Events Shaping Aviation in Nigeria in 2025
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate the matter. Less than a week after the widely reported altercation, another passenger, Comfort Emmanson, was filmed confronting airport workers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. While the Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria stood by the revised fees, AON argued that the proposed 300 per cent hike was unacceptable. The major local ground handling companies include NAHCO, SAHCO, Precision Aviation Handling Company Limited, Butake Resources Limited, and Swissport Nigeria. Earlier in the year, ground handling firms under the Aviation Ground Handling Association of Nigeria reportedly reached a consensus to increase handling charges, citing rising inflation and increased operating costs.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 08:59 UTC
PDP leaders set conditions for reconciliation amid crisis
Options being considered, they said, include convening a National Executive Committee meeting or holding another national convention. As a result, INEC has declined to recognise any individual as the PDP candidate for the Ekiti election. He said, “With the recent position taken by INEC and its meetings with both factions, it has become increasingly clear that party leaders need to shift ground and find a way to resolve the crisis. “The crisis originally stemmed from party structure, and some of these issues will be discussed among party leaders. “Our leaders — Saraki, party leaders in the House of Representatives and Senate, NEC members and even Board of Trustees members — are involved in leading the reconciliation.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 08:51 UTC
Rivers State SSG Benibo Anabraba Dumps PDP
The new Secretary to the State Government, Benibo Anabraba. Photo: ChannelsThe Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Benibo Anabraba, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. His resignation was contained in a letter dated January 5, 2026, and addressed to the PDP Chairman, Ward 1, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state. The letter was submitted through the party’s ward office at Bob-Manuel’s Compound, Abonnema, the council headquarters in Rivers State. According to the letter, Anabraba said his decision to leave the main opposition party was “personal.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 08:41 UTC
Tata Punch facelift to debut on Jan 13. Top 4 changes buyers will see
Tata Motors is gearing up to introduce the Tata Punch facelift on January 13 in India, as one of the major products in the country. The upcoming Tata Punch facelift has been already teased through videos on the company's social channel. Tata Punch facelift: Revamped design The Tata Punch facelift will come with significant design changes. Tata Punch facelift: Enhanced feature list The Tata Punch facelift will come with a front camera underneath the Tata brand logo at the front, which hints the SUV will come with a 360 degree surround view camera setup. Tata Punch facelift: Safety in focus Tata Punch is known as one of the safest affordable cars in India.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 08:25 UTC
Tata Punch Facelift to officially launch in India on January 13
AdvertisementTata Motors has confirmed that the facelifted version of the Tata Punch will make it’s debut in India on January 13, 2026. This will be the first major update the Tata Punch will receive since it’s launch in 2021. It is being suspected that the interior of the Tata Punch facelift will align with that of the Punch EV that was launched last year. AdvertisementHowever, this will be all the facelifted Tata Punch will receive as no changes will be made in terms of mechanical features. Upon it’s launch, the Tata Punch Facelift will rival against vehicles like the Hyundai Exter, Maruti Swift, Tata Tigor, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Citroen C3, and the Renault Triber.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 08:04 UTC
2026 Tata Punch Facelift Launch Date Confirmed; New Features Teased
Tata Motors has finally confirmed that the facelift version of its highly popular Punch micro-SUV will be launched on January 13th, 2026. Interestingly, the SUV will also receive a turbocharged petrol engine this time. 2026 Tata Punch Facelift – What To Expect? New Petrol Engine ConfirmedTata has recently teased the Punch Facelift with a turbocharged engine. Interior and FeaturesWhile we are yet to see the interior layout of the new Tata Punch, it is expected to be slightly revamped to accomodate a larger floating infotainment system.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 08:00 UTC
Tata Punch Facelift To Get 1.2L Turbo Petrol With 6-speed MT Gearbox
In the works for some time, test mules of Tata Punch facelift have been spotted on several occasions in the past few months. In the first teaser, Tata indicated changes in exterior styling for the upcoming Punch. The short clip confirms that the Punch facelift will be offered in a new iTurbo iteration, similar to the erstwhile Altroz iTurbo. Tata Punch Facelift: Turbo Petrol Engine On CardsIn both these applications, this 1.2-litre turbo petrol mill churns out 118 bhp and 170 Nm of peak torque. We expect this engine to deliver the same output in the upcoming Tata Punch iTurbo.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 06:40 UTC
NHL disciplines ex-Bruins forward for sucker-punch
The NHL made its decision about whether supplemental discipline was necessary for Johnny Beecher sucker-punching Michael McCarron. The Flames forward was suspended for one game for roughing McCarron, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Sunday. Beecher and McCarron were paired up in a scrum and Beecher sucker-punched McCarron as the officials were trying to separate everyone. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported the 24-year-old might end up missing more than one game due to being injured. Beecher began the 2025-26 season with the Boston Bruins, but was placed on waivers and claimed by the Flames in November.
Source:Punch
January 05, 2026 05:03 UTC
Again, Tyson Fury comes out of retirement
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed he will return to the ring in 2026, reigniting speculation about a long‑awaited clash with Anthony Joshua. Return of the mac,” Fury wrote. Joshua, 36, returned to action in December 2025 after a 15‑month layoff, stopping Jake Paul in the sixth round of their Miami bout. If Joshua is unavailable, Fury may instead pursue a trilogy fight with Usyk, who holds the WBC, WBA and IBF titles, or a contest with WBO champion Fabio Wardley. Victory in either bout would see Fury join Muhammad Ali in becoming a three‑time world heavyweight champion.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 20:44 UTC