president trump says he'll raise the disappearance of the saudi journalist jamal khashoggi with king salman — as the saudi authorities face growing pressure over his alleged murder. mr trump told reporters he had not spoken to the saudi ruler yet but would call him soon. washington insists no deal was done with turkey to secure the release of the american evangelical pastor andrew brunson. he's flying back to the us via germany after a turkish court freed him. president trump said he'd welcome mr brunson at the white house — most likely on saturday. rescue workers are still searching through debris for people who may have been trapped or lost their lives when hurricane michael tore into the south—eastern united states on wednesday. 16 people are now known to have been killed by the storm in florida, virginia, georgia and north carolina. ahead of the company at the centre

of the controversy around medical waste has hit back against claims of mismanagement. speaking to the first—time, gary pettigrew of healthcare environment and services told the bbc that body parts were not stalled any longer —— stored any longer than they should then. the company has been stripped of some nhs contracts after hundreds of tons of clinical waste piled up at its sites. he is the boss at the centre of a national row over medical waste. gary pettigrew‘s company lost contract with the nhs because he was storing too much waste at his site. i know just now storing too much waste at his site. i knowjust now that storing too much waste at his site. i know just now that waste storing too much waste at his site. i knowjust now that waste has been stored in hospitals in shipping containers, and shipping containers have been lined with black liners to stop liquids, whatever else coming out. the department of health denied

this and said there was governance to ensure safe disposal of waste and no gap in service division. —— provision. mr pettigrew‘s company says there was a backlog of medical waste because of a lack of incinerators are around the country to burn it. in a statement today, the environment agency said: in an e—mail seen by the bbc, mr pettigrew wrote to the agency in may, saying: the agency said today, planned shutdowns did sometimes occur for maintenance. the company says it has been vilified for fulbright —— vilified for providing an excellent service. what do you say to those who have said there are body parts

being stored at your site, that it is not hygienic or safe? that is not true. every single part that people are referring to there, is dealt with securely, professionally and any anatomical waste would he stored in fridges and prioritise. in response to allegations of former staff that there had been a range of practices are sites that would be worrying to the public? —— worrying to the public, the boss said they operated in line with guidelines. now on bbc news, the travel show. this week, we're in cairo, as egypt's capital prepares to open the doors to the biggest archaeological museum in the world. it's fit for a king. you have lentils, it had chickpeas, it you have these fried onions. we sample some of the kitty —— city's culinary delights. and we go behind the scenes as scientists

attempt a delicate operation to restore a priceless discovery back to its former glory. this is one of the oldest structures of wooden ship in the world. we start this week in egypt's capital cairo, a huge sprawling city and home to more than 20 million people. the traffic here in cairo is just another level. cars everywhere, and the sounds from the horns beeping, it is just nuts. as we reach giza on the outskirts of the city, we get a glimpse of the archaeological wonders that have fascinated visitors for centuries. wow! is that them? i've only ever seen them on tv. we're still quite far away

from them, but actually it's breathtaking. the ancient egyptians built these pyramids as elaborate tombs for their rulers, or pharaohs, some 4,500 years ago. they've become the calling card of egypt's tourism. and the oldest, the great pyramid of khufu, stands at nearly 150 metres, and is the largest stone monument anywhere on earth. wow, that is awesome. seeing them in real life is so cool. tourism is one of egypt's biggest moneymakers, and in 2010 it reached an all—time high, with more than 14 million coming here on holiday. but the following year, everything changed. change, change, change! anti—government demonstrations

in cairo's tahrir square kicked off a wave of protests across the country. standing on the corner of the square is egypt's national museum. built in 1902, it houses perhaps the world's greatest collection of ancient artefacts, including the magnificent treasures of the boy king tutankhamen. during the turmoil, looters and vandals took advantage of the chaos and broke in. suddenly, thousands of years of the country's history were at risk. what were your emotions, what did you feel? i was concerned at first, then i keep watching and felt secure after the museum was protected by our armed forces, and proud of those who formed a shell around the museum to protect the museum. thieves damaged the building and stole more than 50 priceless

a rtefa cts . following the looting, a number of stolen antiquities ended up for sale online or at auction. the egyptian authorities managed to track them down, and now most of the stolen treasures, like this limestone statue, have been recovered. well, we are in front of the statue of king akhenaten, one of the objects that was stolen during the revolution here in egypt, and we are so lucky to get it back here at the museum, by the help of the security forces in egypt. was it damaged at all? it is not damaged, and it is as we found it, and as we got it again, so it is not damaged. cramped, dusty and overflowing, the museum holds a special place in the nation's haase. in the nation's heart. but the break—in exposed it's outdated and weak security, and highlighted what was already known — the need to better safeguard the nation's unique treasures. here in the shadow of the pyramids,

a new ambitious project is entering the final stages of construction. due to open in 2020, the grand egyptian museum will be equipped to take the country's ancient treasures way into the future. when completed it will be the biggest archaeological museum in the world. this place is absolutely enormous. the footprint is 500,000 square metres. there are over 3,000 labourers working here 21w, and it cost over us$1 billion to construct. this is the main atrium, the entrance, and when you arrive you will be greeted by this imposing

statue of ramses ii, one of the greatest egyptian pharaohs. i think even he would have been impressed by the scale of this place. it is fit for a king. this state—of—the—art monument will be the new home to tutankhamen's treasures. and for the first time, over 5000 objects discovered in the boy king's tomb will be on display to the public. but now, they will be better protected by modern security, shedding new light on the lives of the ancient egyptians. so tell me about this piece here. this is one of my favourite pieces. it's one of the chariots of king tutankhamen. so we are pretty much looking at a 3500—year—old artefact, but in perfect condition, intact, as it was? if we consider the 3,500 years, it is in a perfect condition.

restorers in these specially built labs are using the most advanced technology in the world to prepare the artefacts were display. technology in the world to prepare the artefacts for display. it is very convenient now that we can use modern x—ray, we can determine the composition of the materials that were used, the original colours, the nature of the gilding, all of these new, valuable information, is being disclosed to us in a non—destructive way. more than two thirds of the objects from tutankhamen's tomb have been hidden away in boxes since their discovery by howard carter almost 100 years ago. they are unrestored, and have never been seen by the public. so, nagm el deen, tell me what we can see here? what does it tell us

about the king, what's the story? tourism here has really suffered over recent years. notjust because of political unrest, but also through acts of terrorism. with assurances of increased security, it is hoped that this new centre dedicated to egypt's unique history will finally help encourage tourists to come back. it's magnificent, how with every piece you discover,

you add a new piece to the puzzle of ancient egypt. and the fascination doesn't stop. if you are thinking of coming here any time soon, here's the travel show‘s tips for what to know before you go. in terms of weather, egypt is pretty much a year—round destination, but temperatures can be uncomfortably hot here betweenjune and august. so it's best to travel between september and april when the heat is a lot more bearable. before you book, make sure you check your government's travel advice, because although the vast majority of the country is safe to explore, some areas are still subject to travel advisories. how are you doing, you 0k? although

most traders have suffered because of the downturn in tourism, haggling is still very much part of the art of buying and selling in egypt. so hold your nerve and meet any price you are given with a much lower offer. and eventually you will agree to meet someone in the middle. how about 85? no problem. still to come on the travel show: the secret is out on cairo's sensational street food scene. i have to put on clubs to eat it. and i'll bejoining a team of experts as they battle to retrieve a 5000—year—old piece of history from underground. so stay with us for that.

egypt's amazing ancient history is undoubtedly one of the country's a gift draws the tourists. 0ur up plenty of other things to see and do. most people come on holiday to egypt to the ancient history. last timei egypt to the ancient history. last time i came, it was the beautiful beaches and the lovely weather. you wouldn't normally put food at the top of your list of reasons to be here, there is a new group of people who are working really hard to make us who are working really hard to make us all fall in love with egyptian cuisine. in cairo, street food is visible everywhere you turn. typical local cuisine is dominated by beans, grains, and lots of rich flavours. up grains, and lots of rich flavours. up until recently, it hasn't received as much international

recognition as other middle eastern styles. but local entrepreneur is happy to change that. she and her friend founded what they claim to be the first tour of its kind in the capital. there are no food to companies here in egypt, but it is popular in other parts of the world. egyptian cuisine is underrated. it is always overshadowed by the monuments and historical tours, which is the reason a lot of people come here. but no one really comes into the food. so this area, the american university... the tours, launch and area go, starts at tahrir square. this was popular to be in the area where students from the american university, on the right, there can be used to kind of

hangout. the aim is to offer small groups and genuine and perhaps grittier cairo experience for a walking history culture and food. first up on my tour is a family owned business than a sport the country's be because dish. this is kos ha ry. country's be because dish. this is koshary. you can get this from very cheap all the way to a gourmet deconstructed koshary dish. you have lentils, chickpeas, you have these fried onions, and you also have rice, you have macaroni. all in the one dish? yes. i will give it a go. it is very rich. i can get the kick as well from the spice, the peppers,

and the garlic, as well. i like a lot. egyptian ‘s love social media almost as much as their grub. and that has led to increased awareness of the latest culinary trends and fusions. how are you doing? great to see you. this unassuming eatery specialises in a local favourite court how she. can you tell me what these guys are doing is back —— hawawshy. —— and yu as a doing? —— can you tell me what these guys are doing? hawawshy is a bit like an egyptian

version of a hamburger. but here it has been upgraded. so when would you eat this? i love this. so guilty that i have to put on some clubs to eat it. as we say in the uk, the group is in the pudding. —— the proof. that is good. it is really tasty. really rich. there were not give away too many secrets otherwise people will still the recipe. —— steel. —— steal.

and finally, i am back in egypt's capital, cairo, on the banks of the nile. today 95% of egyptians live along the nile. it has always been essential to life here. the ancient pharaohs built elaborate vessels to travel along the river and these boats became some of their most prized possessions. in the scorching desert heat, an extraordinary operation is under way. i am going to a unique laboratory specially construct of next to the great pyramid of pharaoh khufu. inside, archaeologists and scientists face a daunting task. they are trying to excavate an ancient wooden boat which was buried nearly 5000 years ago. what can we see here? this is khufu's second boat,

built in bc, before christian, 2700 years. this is one of the oldest wooden ships in the world. these scientists are being led by a team from waseda university injapan, who have developed pioneering techniques to salvage the boat. it is a delicate and painstaking process. it can take a week to recover a single plank. what is happening now? they are now trying to lift up a very long, big wooden piece. unfortunately, this boat, the condition of the boat is not so good, very weak. it is thousands of years old.

yeah. if the condition is good it is easy to lift up with manpower. but in this case we did tentative reinforcement, and we lift it up very carefully. it is the second of a pair of boats which were buried in pits next to the pharaoh's final resting place. the other ship, now housed in a museum in giza, was excavated in 195a. the boats had been carefully dismantled into thousands of pieces before being buried, along with hieroglyphic instructions on how to reassemble them. that is because the ancient egyptians believed that in the afterlife the boats would be needed to transfer the rulers' resurrected spirits up to the heavens.

so what is happening in here? this is a lab for the conservation of khufu's second boat. after, as you saw, lifting the pieces from the boat, we bring the pieces here. the planks are incredibly fragile and removing them can cause even more damage. so this temperature—controlled lab was erected to examine the pieces on site. we take the weight, and we must keep the humidity at 55%... to help preserve the wood? yes, yes. the team are cleaning and restoring the wood piece by piece. they are literally rebuilding history. this is the dream for any conservationist, not only an egyptologist, but all over the world, people would love to work on this project. we are most proud of this work. this is one of the most

famous of boats. back in the excavation area, the team is still struggling to save a large part of the hull. it has been buried for five millennia and the slightest knock could be catastrophic. it looks like it is about 20 metres long. it feels like an incredible moment here. applause. how exciting. it's a little bit of history. it will take several years before this remarkable boat is fully restored. but when it's finished, it will go on display with its sister ship in the new grand egyptian museum. so, there you go. that's it from us for now. join us next week when henry heads to alice springs in australia, to find out how mountain bikes are helping to revive this iconic

outback town which has slowly been slipping off the tourist map. and don't forget, you can keep up with us on all our travels in real—time by following us on social media. but for now, from me and from all the travel show team, here in a foggy ehypt, it's bye—bye. or as they say here, ‘salaam wa—alaikum.‘ hello there. friday was a windy day across the country, thanks to the influence of storm callum, that's bringing notjust the strong winds but also heavy rain around too. this was the picture taken by one of our weather watchers in salcombe earlier in the day. this is storm callum pushing into the north—west of the uk, but we have this trailing weather front, which will be the main trouble maker in the next 24—48 hours. this is going to be bringing more heavy rain across parts of south wales. some areas have seen 100

millimetres already. we could see 160 millimetres over the hills by the end of saturday, causing significant problems with flooding and travel disruption too. elsewhere, it is going to be a very mild night. those temperatures at about 17 or 18 degrees in the south and east, a little bit cooler and fresher further north—west. heading through saturday then, we have got all this rain which is going to be ploughing in across parts of south—west england and wales too. those totals mounting up. it is notjust the rain but the strong winds too. quite widely 40—50 mile wind gusts. towards the east, things are dry and very mild. there is that heavy rain in southern scotland and england, but northern ireland and north—west scotland should stay largely dry, i think, through the course of the morning. through the morning, the rain pushing across northern ireland at times too. in south—east england, it will stay mostly dry. that wind will bring warmer temperatures,

25 degrees in some spots. we are breaking records of this time in october. moving through saturday evening, given all the rain in the north and west, it will ease for a time. heading through sunday, eventually this front pushes further east. by the early hours of sunday, we see that rain arriving in the south—east of england. still very mild here, but things turn cooler and fresher from the north—west. during the day on sunday then, we have this frontal system across the uk. it's pushing away towards the east. so an improved day for western parts of the uk, particularly for northern ireland, for instance. we should lose the rain fairly quickly. the sunshine reappears for western parts of scotland, wales, and england. in the east though, a different feeling day, much cooler than saturday, with outbreaks of rain. but at least the winds won't be as strong. some of us are about 10 degrees cooler on sunday compared to saturday. looking ahead into next week, after all the wind and the rain, things are looking quite for monday and tuesday. but much cooler than they have been over the past few days. bye— bye.

good morning. welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and jon kay. 0ur headlines today: warnings of travel disruption and floods as storm callum brings a second day of heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the uk. residents of one welsh village spend the night on evacuation watch as water levels rise. good morning. there is more rain to come today, particularly for wales we re we come today, particularly for wales were we still have the amber warning. it is another windy day. meanwhile across eastern parts of england, we could see temperatures up england, we could see temperatures up to 25 celsius. all of the details in 25 minutes. the head of the united nationsjoins calls for a proper investigation into the disappearance of a saudi journalist at the country's consulate in istanbul. the sound of silence on and off the pitch as england draw 0—0,