Misshaps of their own making overshadow important things the government has to do, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Most Recent Articles
England rally to claim famous win over All Blacks
England roar back from the concession of 12 early points to beat New Zealand and claim the greatest win of coach Steve Borthwick's three-year reign.
England rally to claim famous win over All Blacks
England roar back from the concession of 12 early points to beat New Zealand and claim the greatest win of coach Steve Borthwick's three-year reign.
How dazzling Hemp can boost Man City's title hopes
When you are already top of the WSL table and are able to recall a fully fit Lauren Hemp, you know you are in a strong position.
Thousands march outside COP30 summit in call for action
This is the first time since 2021 that protesters have been allowed to demonstrate outside the UN talks.
Driver released after deadly Stockholm bus crash
Police are still investigating the circumstances but said there is no reason to think the crash was intentional.
British woman, 85, killed after storm at Portuguese campsite
Two others were seriously injured as extreme winds hit the campsite in the Algarve.
UK navy crew member missing off Donegal coast
The Irish Coast Guard received a distress call from a UK naval support vessel on Saturday morning.
Pope Leo welcomes Hollywood stars to the Vatican
Pope Leo spoke to stars including Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee and Viggo Mortensen at the event for global cinema.
Crowds march on doorstep of COP30 climate summit
This is the first time since 2021 that protesters have been allowed to demonstrate outside the UN talks.
Major incident declared as Storm Claudia causes flooding and disruption
Met Office yellow rain warning was in place early on Saturday with 83 flood warnings issued for England and 12 flood warnings across Wales.
Iran confirms it seized tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The Talara tanker was travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Singapore.
Watch: BBC at scene of devastating flooding in Wales
A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe and widespread flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
Watch: BBC at scene of devastating flooding in Wales
A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe and widespread flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
England's chance is now: Perth, the Optus & Ashes
Good news for Mark Wood and bad for Josh Hazlewood enhance England's chances for the first Ashes Test - now they must take it, writes Stephan Shemilt.
BBC should pay nothing to Trump, former director general says
Since the corporation's retraction, Trump has indicated he may continue legal action, upping the amount he could sue for to between $1bn (£759m) and $5bn.
Trump says he will take legal action against BBC after apology
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
BBC now faces tough legal battle with world's most powerful man. What happens next?
Anyone who thought an apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was deluded, writes Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall.
Wales' seismic day with huge amount at stake
Wales' men's rugby union and football sides play on the same day for the first time in more than six years, and there is plenty at stake.
Nine killed in accidental blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials say
Police say the powerful blast severely damaged the police station and engulfed vehicles in flames.
England's Wood cleared of hamstring injury
England fast bowler Mark Wood is cleared of any concerns over his left hamstring following a scan in Perth.