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 aimed at the tribunal. The move marks a sharp divide between Washington and its traditional partners over how far the court's powers extend.

The decision by allied governments to defend the tribunal came shortly after the US announced penalties against the body. Analysts have noted that the divide risks complicating longstanding diplomatic relationships between Washington and its allies.

Separately, King Charles footed the bill for Prince Andrew. The arrangement prompted comment given the continued uncertainty 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 tied to the long-running Drumcree dispute. The letter raises the prospect of a formal police interview, adding a new dimension to a dispute that has remained unresolved for years.