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 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 announced penalties 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 public role.

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, introducing another layer of complexity to a dispute that has continued to generate controversy.