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 targeting the tribunal. The move marks a sharp divide between Washington and its traditional partners over the tribunal's legitimacy.

The decision by allied governments to side with the court came shortly after the US imposed sanctions against the body. Analysts have noted that the divide could strain longstanding diplomatic relationships between Washington and its allies.

Separately, King Charles paid the expenses for Prince Andrew. The arrangement drew attention given the unresolved issues surrounding the prince's position within the royal family.

The PSNI also issued written notice 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, introducing another layer of complexity to a dispute that has remained unresolved for years.