president donald trump has suggested he'll issue a new ruling to restrict immigration next week. it's after an appeals court upheld a suspension of his ban on people entering the us from seven mainly muslim countries. he made the comments to reporters aboard air force one. police in brazil have reached a deal to end a week—long strike that has led to a wave of violence in the espirito santo region. officers had been demanding higher pay. the stoppage led to an increase in assaults, robberies and shootings that have left more than 120 people dead. a controversial investigation costing tens of millions of pounds into claims that british troops abused iraqi civilians is to be shut down. it follows a report by mps into the iraq historic allegations team which it described as an unmitigated failure. the health secretary, jeremy hunt, says it's "completely unacceptable" that some patients in england are waiting up to 13 hours in a&e. figures show that waiting times in casualty units are worse than at any time in the last decade.

mr hunt insists he does have an improvement plan, though didn't reveal it, and he admits it will take time. he was talking to our health editor, hugh pym. the worst monthly a&e figures in more than a decade. we actually have corridor nurses now as well. times are very desperate. images like this across bbc news. no—one would want it for members of their own family. it's been a difficult few days for the health secretary. now he's come out and acknowledged that some of what is happening in the hospitals in england is unacceptable. the bbc has shown images from royal blackburn of people waiting 13 hours, mothers and babies sitting in the corridor. aren't you embarrassed about that? it is incredibly frustrating for me. i'm doing thisjob because i want nhs care to be the safest and best in the world. that kind of care is completely unacceptable, no—one would want it for members of their own family. we featured iris sibley‘s

story this week. she had to wait six months in hospital before a care—home place was available. what did mr hunt have to say to her family? i don't want to make any kind of excuses for that. it is totally unacceptable. it is terrible for mrs sibley but also very bad for the nhs... it's not the only case of its kind. no. there are no excuses. as i said, it is completely unacceptable. iris‘s son, john, said he was pleased thatjeremy hunt had recognised that his mother was let down but he had this message for the health secretary. what i would like to say tojeremy hunt is to admit, to have the guts to admit, that the system of social funding is broken. if we have to pay more, i would say tojeremy hunt, i'm prepared to pay more tax and i am sure most of the country would be as well, because our old people are worth it. and the state of social care was something i raised with mr hunt. the prime minister

has been very clear. we recognise the pressure is there. we recognise there's a problem about the sustainability of the social care system and that has to be addressed and we're going to do that. there have been calls for more funding for the nhs in england, including from an american health expert who advised david cameron and jeremy hunt. he thinks the current government spending plans are set too low. i have serious doubts as to whether you can have the healthcare that is universal, not rationed, and responsive to needs at that target level. so i'm concerned. but others say it's notjust about money and getting the nhs to be more efficient is important, with new ways of working the real priority. mr hunt says change is needed on many fronts. i think it's wrong to suggest to people that these profound challenges such as we face with an ageing population are ones where there is a silver bullet that you can solve the problem overnight.

we also need the help of the public, because we know that a number of the people seen in a&es could actually have their needs dealt with in another part of the nhs. new figures show cancelled operations in england were up 16% last year. further evidence that whether it's a&e, routine surgery or community care, the pressure is clear across the nhs. hugh pym, bbc news. time for the travel show. this week on the travel show, were looking for love on the west coast of ireland. is there anybody out there? yes! we're high in the alps at a french resort that's trying to turn its ski slopes green. and in peru, we're cooking a dish with chilli peppers and raw fish. first this week, we're riding

high in the french alps. skiing is one of the world's most exhilarating sports, but it's also one of the worst for the environment. first this week, we're riding high in the french alps. skiing is one of the world's most exhilarating sports, but it's also one of the worst for the environment. so many mountain resorts are looking for ways to make winter sports greener. emma—jane kirby's on the trail in the legendary mountains above chamonix.

it's been a popular leisure activity here since the early 1900s. these days, skiing is a mega—industry. some 18 million tourists visit the alps every year, generating about 50 billion euros for the local economy. chamonix, at the base of europe's highest mountain, the mont blanc, is never short of thrill seekers. and when the snow gods smile favourably on this region, the slopes here are heavenly. i love skiing, but i have to admit, it's not the greenest of sports. but resorts like chamonix across the alps can do things to lessen my carbon footprint, and to lessen our impact on this beautiful environment. and chamonix is really serious about turning its prized white slopes green.

leaving a lighter footprint on the environment is the key, from changing its transport infrastructure to its use of renewable energy. its reward... well, it's become one ofjust four alpine ski stations to be awarded the prestigious and highly sought after label, ‘le flocon vert‘ — the green snowflake. a lot of people will say that, no, there is no such thing as green ski. but everybody in the mountain is trying to adapt to global warming. we already lost 40% of snow cover at 1300 metres, compared to the ‘60s. and what we have to know is that in 50 years from now, only 55 resorts of the 300 we have

in france will survive. this man was pretty much born on skis. today, he earns his living teaching the sport. but stephan doesn'tjust show his clients how to bend the knees and slide. he also warns them that ignoring climate change could send the ski industry, and his own livelihood, downhill fast. don't think too much speed. think all the time, skiing under control. let's go! so he's created an eco—friendly ski school. for every pole his clients plant on the mountain, he plants a tree in

the peruvian amazon. it's all about instilling in visitors the same respect for the mountains that's innate in him. i grew up in chamonix mont blanc valley, and i saw the difference between i was young, and then a little bit older. i saw the difference, and the pollution take a lot of importance, bad importance. and i said, what can i do for my country? the only way is to create my company, and try to be better. i'm sure i didn't save the world, but i'm trying to be an example. and to the eco—minded skier, anything that even partly offsets a guilty conscience is a bonus. the passion for it is a bit infectious. you get into this recycled gear, recycled skis, electric cars and all that stuff, and it really fires you up.

so the glacier here at argentiere in chamonix might be melting, but the water isn't wasted. it's all captured in big tunnels, and it's pumped up again in the mountain to use in the snow cannons. and we've been given exclusive access to those tunnels, which are six kilometres long. you need to go slowly, that's all. but in this dark labyrinth of tunnels, chamonix has a secret eco—weapon. some of it is used by us to produce snow for the ski resort. that's about 100,000 cubic metres. but overall, this place generates 60 million cubic metres, so we only use a tiny, tiny bit.

the rest of the water is sent back to france or switzerland. it generates electricity through hydro energy. it's green. it's green, absolutely. and 70 metres under the glacier, the view and the quiet is certainly breathtaking. a major observatory means that chamonix‘s ski slopes steer well clear of any wildlife habitats. the worst insult you can say to someone that lives in chamonix valley is he's damaging his environment. it's the worst thing you can say to him. so it's deep inside us, we want to make sure that we keep it as it is. 0ur choices matter, too. almost 75% of an average ski

resort‘s carbon footprint is created by a visitor's mode of transport. that's because most of us take a budget airline, and then perhaps hire a car. but chamonix is determined to keep that mountain air pure. at one with nature, or against it, the speed of climate change means resorts like chamonix are being forced to find a harmonising rhythm to counter it. and with the industry trying to clean up its act, it leaves us free to ski with a clearer and greener conscience. next on the travel show, we're off for lunch in lima. 0n the menu, one of peru's classic dishes in this week's global gourmet. today, i'm going to make a perfect ceviche. and this is a perfect ceviche!

still to come on the travel show: we're tempting fate here in ireland. if you touch the book with both hands, you're going to be in love and married inside of six months. if you touch it with just one hand, you're going to be in love. you want to touch it as well? no, i'm keeping well clear of that! the travel show, your essential guide, wherever you're heading. it's time now for trending travel,

your monthly mash up of the best travel—related stories, snaps and videos online. first up, who hasn't dreamt of packing it all in to explore the world? well, that's exactly what marina piro did with her dog 0die, and a converted minivan. she's turned the van into a home away from home, blogging a step—by—step guide on her website. i wanted to be an inspiration to people that maybe aren't happy with their current way of living. and having a dog, especially while travelling solo, it's a great company. you have to be very careful with vaccinations, and with papers when you cross borders, but i wouldn't have it any other way. hundreds of wannabe travellers responded to this unique job advert. derek and mckenzie tillotson posted an appeal on facebook for a nanny to join them and their three children on an all expenses paid trip around the world. 0verall, we're looking for someone who's willing pitch in with cooking, cleaning, packing bags, pushing strollers.

they hope to have chosen the lucky nanny by the end of the month. we're up for an adventure, and we hope you are, too. for those who want to chart new territory without crossing continents, you can get involved in missing maps. it's a project part—funded by doctors without borders and the red cross, designed to map remote regions of the developing world. at mapathon events, volunteers are taught how to read satellite imagery, and input the information into the crowd source mapping tool 0penstreetmap. it's hoped these detailed maps will save lives in the event of disasters. you can find out more on their website. and finally, a new website is bringing to life the russian revolution, which happened 100 years ago. 1917 free history uses social media feeds to tell the story day by day,

building to the events of the october uprising. for many younger people, social networks is their natural way to learn the stories about those prominent historical figures as if they were contemporary celebrities. if visitors of our website would be inspired to visit russia to learn something more, probably we will be happy. thanks to everyone that sent us their pictures using the hashtag #traveltuesday. here are some of my favourites. richard bates snapped this in manama, the capital of bahrain. and i like this picture that matthew wilson took in marrakesh, morocco. very atmospheric. now let's look at the travel videos clocking up the views online. with ski season well underway in europe, we've selected some of the best videos shot

on the slopes. see you at the lodge! i think that my number one tip for people who want to make their own ski videos would be to first and foremost master your own skiing or boarding skills in order to keep up with the guys you're shooting. you don't want to be left behind. you want to be there when they drop. group dynamics can be a big one to you. —— big one, too. you really want to have a group of people out there that you can trust. storms, weather and conditions, anything can go wrong. we're just always on the hunt for powder, and capturing moments. so we'll see what we get, and see how it all comes together. and you if you see anything you think we should know about, don't forget to get in touch. it's @bbctravelshow. now let's go to the rolling

farmlands of county clare in the west of ireland. # 0h, lisdoonvarna # lisdoon...lisdoon...lisdoon # lisdonvarna. ..# it's a place that's quiet and peaceful for 47 weeks of the year. # lisdoon...lisdoon...lisdoon # lisdonvarna # but for five weekends in the early autumn, this little town is inundated with visitors from all over the world. and they're all here looking for that special someone. the lisdonvarna matchmaking festival is europe's largest singles event, attracting up to 60,000 people each year. it's been a local tradition for over 160 years. the festival was originally

designed to help find wives for lonely farmers at the end of the harvest season. for the past half—century, willie daly has been the town's matchmaker in chief, using skills passed down from his father and grandfather. these days, the matching is less about dowries and property, and more about finding true love. most of my matchmaking has been a little bit different from my grandfather and father. and i do enjoying it this way. when i introduce people, i try to have a little bit of magic there. when the person is coming towards you, you think, that's the man i want to spend the rest of my life with. it's very much an irish thing, maybe. but certainly people from other parts of the world do join with me. we have a lot of people from england, a certain amount from germany, quite a lot from america. willie says his secret is the book he carries with him, where the details of potential matches have been

kept for generations. this book looks like it's seen better days. oh, it has, yeah. it's approximately about 150 or 160 years old, like. you know, when you come to that, you can't be counting! it's a lovely book, and it's a lucky book. if you touch the book with both hands, you're going to be in love and married inside of six months. if you touch it with just one hand, you're going to be in love. willie claims his book has helped him spark 3000 marriages. and with statistics like that, it's perhaps not surprisingly his services draw hopefuls from far and wide. back in town, the crowds are rising. —— back in town, the crowds are arriving. and a little after 11:00 in the morning, the alcohol‘s already in full flow.

events are held up and down the village, but the main centre of matchmaking activity is here at the aptly named matchmaker bar. this is where willie sets out his stall. the process is this. would you like to have children if all goes well? i think so, eventually. yeah. punters fill out their details, and tell willie about themselves, and what they'd like in a partner. i have you down there now as good—looking and nice. oh, god! then once the 20 euros fee is paid, willie will attempt to find them a match. joel's a little farmer. he has his own farm, you'll be able to see it. 0k. but in the days when many people meet their future partner online, why do people still put their faith in willie and his traditional ways? i had my doubts. i might still have doubts. but i thought i would give it a whirl. why not? the festival may boost the number of locals finding partners, but it's also a serious boost for the local economy, bringing

in 3 million euros each year. this festival is the lifeblood of lisdoonvarna. it's like the one month of the year when all the businesses gear towards towards this festival. in september, it's like the whole place is just transformed. so a lot of the b&bs would be very, very quiet during the year. there'd be nobody here. they would make enough money in september to keep them going for the whole year, so it has a massive effect, and it's only getting bigger. not everyone attending the festival is single. many couples who met here in years past return to celebrate and dance the night, and day, away. but most of the folk here are looking for love. we want to find the one. so far we haven't found it. but do you know what, it is such a good buzz around us, a great atmosphere.

a fantastic community, it's brilliant. so we would like to find someone with a bit of land, a nice personality, not bad looking. not bad looking. we're not fussy, but we will have to find the right man. he's not bad. hey! there is no shortage of options for the ladies here. is there anybody out there?! yes! lisdoonvarna provides plenty of opportunity for some drunken fun. but finding love is far from guaranteed. and willie's success isn't guaranteed. after a few minutes, the first couple's eyes

have already wandered. but here in the matchmaking capital, lisdoonvarna, hope springs eternal. so i'm hoping that by the time i leave here, he'll keep his word and i'll meet someone. because that was the whole reason for me coming here. well, that's all we've got time for on this week's travel show. coming up next week... carmen's in peru to find out about a 500—year—old tradition called scissor dancing. so dojoin us then if you can. and in the meantime, don't forget you can catch up with us while we are out on the road by signing up to our social media feeds.

details are on the screen now. but for now, from me, christa larwood, and the rest of the travel show team here on the emerald isle, it's goodbye. hi there. we have seen a few snow showers over the last few hours, but it has been pretty dull and cloudy. 0ne place that saw some sunshine, some snow on the ground at aberdeen and some sun poking through the clouds. that's coming in from the north sea, showers working westwards. that will continue overnight. could be covering some places, icy temperatures dipping below freezing. and lows as low as —10 in the highlands of scotland. a freezing cold start but will be greeted with some sunny skies across the highlands

and western isles. cloudy elsewhere in scotland with some showers still working in. also working across eastern towns of england, some significant snow across the tops of the pennines is possible. could get anywhere across north—east england. some places will miss out on heavy snow showers. further south, quite a bit of cloud. some flurries, now and then, perhaps some brightness towards the south—west england. and around western wales, probably hanging onto a of sunshine. some snow flurries in the forecast. northern ireland starting on a cold note. a fairly widespread frost, should see some sunshine to start the day. now, through the morning, there will be a tendency for snow to transition back to rain at low levels. continuing to fall over the pennines. here over the next 2a hours, we could see as much as ten centimetres or more building up over the higher parts, above 300 metres elevation or so. to the north, a transition of snow turning back to rain on saturday.

for the six nations rugby union, wales take it's six nations rugby union day, wales take on england. the cloud will be cold, and the chance of an odd shower. perhaps a bit wintry, but not causing any issues. now, going through saturday nighttime, again, snow showers continuing to feed in across the pennines. we may see some snow getting down to the lower levels as well through the night. temperatures in the towns and cities hovering close to freezing. where we have those clearer skies, we will see a frost and could be quite sharp in northern scotland. another day of cold winds on sunday. again, plenty of showers coming in from the north sea. for most, dull and cloudy. quite a tendency for the snow showers to turn back to rain at lower elevations. the air getting slightly less cold, but still chilly under these grey skies. looking at the forecast for the next few days, temperatures rising. slowly, turning milder, but that will take a long time and it will be awhile

before we see an end the cold easterly winds. it's hoped they'll become the experts of the future and protect britain from online attacks. good morning it's saturday, 11th february. president trump says he may issue a new order authorising a travel ban after his old one was blocked by the courts. parks under threat — a new report says funding has reached a tipping point and new ways of paying for them need to be found. the latest on the battle to save hundreds of whales stranded