News for September 3, 2026
Damn it: Uber exits Nigeria, catching riders and drivers by surprise
Uber has halted operations in Nigeria, catching drivers and riders off guard. The move comes amid ongoing operating challenges and high fuel prices. The exit narrows Uber's footprint across Africa.
Damn it: Supersized El Niño to linger into 2027, U.N. warns
The U.N. forecasters say a supersized El Niño will persist into 2027. They warn the world has entered a danger zone for extreme weather.
Damn it: Mexican authorities accuse model's boyfriend of femicide in Agostina Jalabert case
Mexican authorities say the model's boyfriend is accused of femicide. The case involves Argentine model Agostina Jalabert.
Seriously? Polanski to stand in Starmer's Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Polanski, the Green Party leader, intends to stand in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The move follows Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP for the seat.
Damn it: Uber launches UK's first robotaxi with a driver — what it's like to ride
BBC's Zoe Kleinman rides Uber's self-driving robotaxi with a safety driver as the rollout begins on Thursday. It offers a first-hand look at the passenger experience inside a robotaxi. The piece shows how the car handles in a real-world ride.
Damn it: MoD withheld information on nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims
Damn it, a former minister says the MoD withheld information about nuclear-test veterans' records. Cold War veterans who oversaw the tests say the work has caused lifelong health problems. The allegations raise questions about how the government handled health data related to the tests.
Damn it: Smuggling gangs adapt as small boats dry up
A BBC investigation finds smuggling groups are running low on small boats. Rival gangs are reportedly joining forces to move more migrants on larger vessels. The report notes the shift is driven by the shortage of smaller boats.
Damn it: UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries brace for impact
The World Meteorological Organization warns that a supersized El Niño could disrupt global economies. Countries are preparing for its potential impacts.
Damn it: USS Abraham Lincoln sailors unwind in Pattaya after 250-day voyage
Sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln are on shore leave in Pattaya, Thailand, after a 250-day deployment. Their military haircuts and moustaches make them stand out from the local crowds. The BBC's Jonathan Head reports on their post-voyage unwind.
Damn it: Channel smugglers turn to mega-dinghies as crackdown tightens small-boat supply
A BBC investigation shows rival Channel smugglers are now coordinating because small boats are in short supply. They are using larger 'mega-dinghies' to move people and goods. The crackdown on small boats is shrinking availability and pushing groups to team up.
Damn it: Reform party faces headwinds as conference looms
Prominence for the Reform party is drawing more scrutiny, according to BBC political editor Chris Mason. The party gathers for its conference, underscoring the attention that comes with visibility.
Damn it: The overlooked factor behind the childhood obesity crisis
At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all the children are not in school. The story asks why this is happening.
Damn it: Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says
Some MPs are pressing for a cap on UK-based donors. A minister says Burnham will tackle the influence of 'mega-donors' in UK politics.