of the missing journalist jamal khashoggi. he said he would call king salman and threatened the possibility of severe punishment if the country is responsible for mr khashoggi's disappearance and death. president trump says no bargain was reached with turkey to secure the release of the american evangelical pastor, andrew brunson, who had been held in detention there for two years. mr brunson prayed with president trump during a meeting in the oval office. rescue teams are renewing efforts to find hundreds of people still missing after hurricane michael struck in the us state of florida on wednesday. at least 17 deaths are confirmed. there are fears the death toll will rise. tens of thousands of anti—racism demonstrators have been marching in berlin. an outbreak of the disease myxomatosis is being reported in british hares for the first time. scientists fear it could infect hares in a similar way to rabbits, killing huge swathes of the population.

countryfile‘s tom heap reports. myxomatosis is a viral disease causing inflammation of the eyes, ears and lungs with death following extensive convulsions. it's been present in uk rabbits since the 1950s, often killing 99% of the population in an infected area. but now, similar symptoms have been seen in brown hares in different areas across east anglia with hares in distress, dying and unable to run from humans. britain's leading authority on hares and rabbits, dr diana bell from the university of east anglia, is leading the investigations. i wasn't expecting myxomatosis in hares. and i really hope that — hares have no protection in this country. on the continent, there is a closed season for shooting hares, not in the uk, so what i would hope for is an immediate ban on hunting. the scientists are awaiting

postmortem confirmation of the virus. that could tell them how itjumped from one species to another and, most importantly, how virulent it could prove. tom heap, bbc news. we will be back at the top of the hour with our next update. 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, you have chickpeas and you have these fried onions. we sample some of the city's culinary delights. all in this one dish? yes. 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. but he traffic here in cairo is just another level. cars everywhere, and the sounds from the horns beeping, it's 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 1a 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? actually, 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 artefacts. 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's not damaged, and it is as we found it, and as we got it again, so it's not damaged. cramped, dusty and overflowing, the museum holds a special place in the nation's heart. but the break—in exposed its 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 historic artefacts way into the future. when it's finished, 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. now, this is the main atrium, it's the entrance, and when you arrive, you'll 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's fit for a king. now, this state—of—the—art monument will be the new home for tutankhamen‘s treasures. and for the first time, over 5,000 objects discovered in the boy king's tomb will be on display to the public. but now, they'll 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 3,500—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 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. not just because of political unrest, but also through acts of terrorism. with assurances of increased security, it's hoped that this new centre dedicated to egypt's unique history will finally help encourage tourists to come back. it is 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're 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 between june 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 ok?

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're given with a much lower offer, and eventually, you'll agree to meet somewhere 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. it's so gooey that i have to put on some gloves to eat it. mmm! and i'll bejoining a team of experts as they battle to retrieve a 5,000—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. but there are plenty of other things to see and do. most people come on holiday to egypt for the ancient history. the last time i came, it was for the beautiful beaches and the lovely weather. you wouldn't normally put food at the top of your list of reasons to be here, but there's a new group of people 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 until recently, it hasn't received as much international recognition as other middle eastern styles. and we were, like, ok, we're going to do a food blog...

but local entrepreneur mia nezar is hoping to change that. she and her foodie friend laila hassaballa founded what they claim to be the first tour of its kind in the capital. there are no food tour companies here in egypt, but it's popular in other parts of the world. and egyptian cuisine is underrated. it's always overshadowed by the monuments and historical tours, which is the reason a lot of people come here. but no—one really comes here for the food. so this area, the american university... the tours were launched a year ago, and include the area which borders tahrir square, the site of the 2011 uprising. this street was popular for being the area where students from the american university, on the right, used to kind of hangout and have their coffee. the aim is to offer small groups and genuine and perhaps grittier cairo experience through walking, history, culture and food.

first up on my tour is a family owned business which specialises in the country's most ubiquitous 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 this one dish? yes. ok, i'm going give it a go. it's very rich. the onion flavour‘s coming out. i can get the kick as well from the spice, the peppers, and the garlic, as well. i like a lot. egyptians love social media almost as much as their grub.

and that's led to increased awareness of the latest culinary trends and fusions. how are you doing? good to see you. this unassuming eatery specialises in a local favourite called hawawshy. can you tell me what these guys are doing now? 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. —— so gooey that i have to put on some gloves to eat it. as we say in the uk, the proof is in the pudding. that is good. it is really tasty. very rich. tell him not to give away too many secrets otherwise people will steal the recipe! 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 central 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 heading to a unique laboratory specially constructed 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 by manpower. but in this case we did tentative conservation, 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. stig is in london, where the most iconic landmarks are open to the public. and the land of milk and honey, we are in scotland to find how trendy porridge options might leave some with a bitter aftertaste. isn't this sacrilege? 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 egypt, it's bye—bye. or as they say here, ‘salaam wa—alaikum.‘ hello. some parts of south wales have seen in excess of 200mm already since friday morning when the rain began. there are numerous flood warnings still out, notjust in wales, and yet more heavy rain to come through the day today. though eventually it does dry up in the west. it was really miserable

in the rain and cold, only eight degrees in dalwhinnie. contrast that with 26 degrees in the sunshine in lincolnshire. that makes it the warmest day so late in the year. the reason for that is the air is being drawn up from the south. i need to point out this massive cloud which is the remnants of hurricane leslie. it has been bringing very powerful winds, 100mph, in across iberia. a real battering from those winds and potential flash flooding from the rains. with our weather front, we have another pulse of rain heading northwards along that weather front through the day as it edges eastwards. we are hoping it will have cleared away from northern ireland by the time we get to the morning and then we have this fresher atlantic air coming in. it means a chilly start. still another day of really warm weather in eastern areas but not as warm as it was yesterday because we've got the rain. chilly start from northern ireland,

potential for mist and fog, and then our weather front is sitting a little bit further east with further pulses of heavy rain running northwards so that may well exacerbate the flooding situation. we'll keep an eye on that. further west, some drier weather coming in. still met office yellow warnings out for the rain across wales, north—west england, southern scotland. you can see further east, a very different day. even if it stays mostly dry in east anglia and kent, we could get 20 degrees. we'll have a lot more cloud here and across central and north—eastern parts of england. western scotland, northern ireland, much brighter, 13 degrees. pleasant in the light winds. but even as we go through the night and into monday, the rain is still potentially hanging on across the south—eastern areas. but as it eventually clears away and we get under a ridge of high pressure, we will see temperatures dipping away overnight but but by day, nowhere near as high on monday. a fresher air stream. it does mean some chilly nights. the weather front still close by to the south and east but under a ridge of high pressure, at this time of year, we can expect some fog and frost problems before we get the next atlantic weather system in. generally speaking, as we go into the start of the new week, the weather slowly improves.

not for the short term, not through sunday, lots of heavy rain to come. but hopefully monday and a much weaker weather front on tuesday. bye— bye. welcome to bbc news. broadcasting to viewers in north america and around the globe. my name is duncan golestani. our top stories: the bbc learns britain and the us are considering a business boycott if saudi arabia is proven to have killed a journalist at its turkish consulate. president trump threatens severe punishment. i will be also calling king salman of saudi arabia, because i think it's appropriate for me to ask him what's going on. rescuers renew their search for hundreds of people believed to still be trapped after hurricane michael struck florida. march of the migrants — on the road with the honduran families defying washington to seek a better life in the united states. and like father, like son —