This archive report was first published on 17 July 2019.
US President Donald Trump is facing intense backlash over his recent racist tweets, which have sparked widespread criticism and calls for him to apologize.
According to two sources familiar with the matter, the White House held a call with surrogates to discuss ways to defend the President's comments, which have been widely condemned as racist.
Meanwhile, Italian police have seized an arsenal of military weapons, including an air-to-air missile, and Nazi paraphernalia from three men, one of whom is a former political candidate for an extreme right party.
Elsewhere, Spanish police have arrested a cocaine trafficker who attempted to smuggle the drug into Barcelona airport hidden under a toupee.
Amazon is also making headlines with its Prime Day sales, which have seen a surge in cardboard box deliveries, but the company is working on a more sustainable packaging solution.
More than 100 people have died and over 6 million have been affected by flooding in South Asia, with the worst-hit areas being India and Nepal.
A hotel near Buckingham Palace in London is serving a rare tea blend for £500 ($620) per pot, making it the UK's most expensive cup of tea.
A massive python in Florida is being considered for a world record, and the Emmy nominations for 2019 have been announced.
Finally, Tokyo commuters are being asked to work from home to avoid transport congestion ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games.
