ITV News reported on 9 October that the UK and its allies threw their support behind the International Criminal Court in response to US sanctions directed at the tribunal. The move signals a clear split between Washington and its traditional partners over the court's authority.

The decision by allied governments to publicly back the ICC came shortly after the US imposed sanctions against the body. Observers say that the divide may put pressure on longstanding diplomatic relationships between Washington and its allies.

Separately, King Charles paid the expenses for Prince Andrew. The arrangement prompted comment 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 raises the prospect of a formal police interview, adding a new dimension to a dispute that has persisted for decades.