ITV News reported on 9 October that the UK and its allies backed the International Criminal Court in response to US sanctions directed at the tribunal. The move highlights a growing rift between Washington and its traditional partners over the court's authority.

The decision by allied governments to defend the tribunal came shortly after the US imposed sanctions against the body. Observers say that the divide risks complicating longstanding diplomatic relationships between Washington and its allies.

Separately, King Charles paid the expenses for Prince Andrew. The arrangement attracted scrutiny given the continued uncertainty surrounding the prince's standing.

The PSNI also forwarded correspondence to Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill in connection with a Garvaghy Road protest tied to the long-running Drumcree dispute. The letter raises the prospect of a formal police interview, introducing another layer of complexity to a dispute that has remained unresolved for years.