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 how far the court's powers extend.

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 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 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 tied to the long-running Drumcree dispute. The letter suggests the possibility of a formal police interview, adding a new dimension to a dispute that has continued to generate controversy.