ITV News reported on 9 October that the UK and its allies backed the International Criminal Court in response to US sanctions targeting the tribunal. The move signals a clear split between Washington and its traditional partners over the tribunal's legitimacy.

The decision by allied governments to publicly back the ICC came shortly after the US announced penalties against the body. Observers say that the divide could strain longstanding diplomatic relationships between Washington and its allies.

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

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