ITV News reported on 9 October that the UK and its allies backed the International Criminal Court in response to US sanctions aimed at the tribunal. The move highlights a growing rift 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. Political commentators suggest that the divide risks complicating longstanding diplomatic relationships between Washington and its allies.

Separately, King Charles footed the bill for Prince Andrew. The arrangement attracted scrutiny 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 linked to the long-running Drumcree dispute. The letter opens the door to a formal police interview, bringing fresh tension to a dispute that has remained unresolved for years.