this is bbc news. the headlines — the memphis police department has disbanded the so—called scorpion special unit, whose officers are accused of murdering tyre nichols. the 29—year—old black man was kicked and punched by five policemen, who are also black. they've now been sacked and face multiple charges, including murder. a special meeting of israel's security cabinet has approved measures in response to the killing of seven people outside a synagogue in eastjerusalem by a palestinian gunman. family members of attackers are set to lose their residency and health insurance rights. the former nato general who'll be the next czech president has described the election outcome as "a victory for the values of truth, dignity, " respect and humility".

in a speech to cheering supporters in prague, petr pavel said it was time to return those values to politics. now on bbc news, the travel show. this week on the show — the city that never sleeps... in particular has —— we are in brooklyn, new york and this area, in particular. has gone through quite a renaissance. ..and why it has taken ages to wake up. let's go! could it be the end for seeing mummies in some of the world's most famous museums? in scotland, a chinese take on an traditional burns night supper. that's so tasty! i can actually taste the haggis!

hi, and welcome to the great court here in the british museum in london. now, this apparently is the biggest covered public square in the whole of europe. and what a greeting for the 6 million visitors who come here every year to see collections gathered from all around the globe. well, a bit later, i'll be finding out why a growing number of museums are now rethinking their relationships with egyptian mummies. indeed, some are removing them from public display forever. but we are kicking off this week in new york. we ask if the city's famous nightlife, which went quiet during the pandemic,

has finally come roaring back. we sent kimberly davis to find out. it's easily one of the most electrifying places in the world — new york, america's busiest city, renowned for its 24/7 lifestyle. today's party scene has legendary roots. hangouts like studio 5a and cbgbs were known for groundbreaking music, celebrities, but also a sense of freedom and escape. but covid changed everything and in march of 2020, djs had to stop the music. but now that people are returning, is the city what it used to be? i'm here to see what 2a hours in the big apple

looks like today. and as a native new yorker, i know a thing or two about nightlife in this city. now, any good night out starts with food. and where better to fill up and at one of manhattan's most iconic delis? it is so busy here. all i have to do is figure out what i want really quick because if you don't know what you want, you're going to get shoved right out of the way and people willjump ahead of you. the first thing i recommend is, they give you a ticket, the ticket gets you in. where is your ticket? i don't have one! i didn't end up getting one! hello. use it to pay and to walk out. to pay and to walk out? hi, there. can i please get a pastrami sandwich? delis and diners are part of the fabric of the city, catering to hunger

pangs at all hours. here's your pastrami. oh my gosh! enjoy. thank you. this is gigantic. it's nothing! i love that — it's nothing, it's nothing. listen, food and nightlife go hand—in—hand, right? right? we struggled a little bit during the pandemic, as did everyone in the world, literally, and we got lucky. customers still supported us, our regulars took care of us, and that is what it means to be in business for 135 years and five generations. but not all have been lucky. many have closed their doors permanently. the numbers employed in the restaurant scene have shrunk by 35,000 since the pandemic. and for those that survived, it's been a challenge. there is a lot of trial and error, and bars in the neighbourhood were going through similar sets of questions. and so, we didn't start 2a hours right away because they also weren't staying open till 4am like they used to.

but kind of hand—in—hand, lockstep, the bar scene, the nightlife scene, the food scene all came back with a real vengeance. what do you think? it's good, right? wow. laughs. now that i'm fed, i've definitely got the energy to take me through the night. hi, ann! it's great to see you! nice to meet you! wow, look at this view! welcome to new york. 0h, oh, my gosh. shall we come in and have a drink? this is someone who knows the bar scene inside and out. she's got the job of getting the city's nightlife back on track. prior to the pandemic, new york city nightlife represented $35 billion in economic impact for the city. overall, new york city's creative community generates close to $150 billion and almost 500,000 jobs.

so, that is the cold data, but more than anything it is important that new york city come back so that we can be the city that everyone knows us to be. what is new york city like now, post—pandemic? 56.1; million tourists cannot be wrong. certainly, post—pandemic, we are awake. and while visitor numbers are not yet hitting pre—pandemic levels of 66 million, anne's optimistic they will come close by the end of this year. cheers! taxi! and away we go. oh, i really miss this! i miss getting into a yellow taxi, getting ready for a night out, going around, seeing the sights, feeling the lights and the glitter of the city, the smell, the buzz, the excitement. this is when new york city starts coming alive and i love it.

i'm heading over the bridge to a part of brooklyn that used to be a no—go area but is now a vibrant hot spot for nightclubs in the city. well, hello! hello! hi, i'm kim! hi, kim. i'm madame vivien v. oh, so nice to meet you! you can call me viv — everyone does. 0k, viv, sounds good! can you tell me where are we? we are in bushwick. we are in brooklyn, new york, and this area in particular has gone through quite a renaissance. what have we got here? tell me what we're looking at. we have our token dive bar. of course! and this area has become home to the most illustrious clubs in the world. like where? like the house of yes. oh, my god, i've heard of this place! can you get me in? 0h, oh, my god. i would love to take you there. 0h oh my god! i am so excited! let's go! let's go.

yes! who are you? you're new! i'm kim. nice to meet you! nice to meet you. i'm pixel. tell me about your act tonight. i have been here for seven years, since 2013. i moved here with a high heeland a dream. do you think that new york is back? 0h, new york city is back in full force, mama, kicking and screaming. people are aware that these live events could go away, so they treasure the experiences and they're much more present for the experiences. yes! this also is the best stage in new york city and the biggest, bright — i mean, you're gonna see tonight. dance music plays. it feels so good to be in new york city where nightlife is just

thriving, isn't it? cheering and applause. even though i moved away from new york, i still get a buzz when i come back home. you just can't beat new york city. viv, thank you so much. this was such an amazing night. i'm so grateful that you liked it, kim. mwah! kimberly davis there, up all night in new york city. and if you're planning a trip there this year, here's a rundown of some of the things that you can see and do while you are there. # you know that every year we wait... if you're a musical theatre buff, the recently opened museum of broadway might be something to sing about. inside, you'll find memorabilia from over 500 productions, including costumes, set pieces and props

spanning 300 glorious years of history and culture. after a two—year shutdown, the statue of liberty reopened for business in the autumn and visitors with stamina can once again climb the 277 steps to the top of its crown. but if you don't fancy the walk up, why not take in the views from the staten island ferry? the service runs several times an hour and it is free. if you're travelling in the spring, the brooklyn botanic garden offers a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. its sprawling 52—acre grounds feature a variety of plants, flowers and trees, including their beautiful cherry blossoms, which are celebrated at an annual festival, usually held in april and early may.

and here's a fascinating fact for you — in spite of all those famous movie scenes showing yellow new york taxis honking their horns when they're caught in trafficjams, it's actually illegal to honk your horn in frustration. 0k, still to come on the travel show — we find out what happens when chinese new year meets a scottish tradition. slainte mhath! about an hour's flight south of cairo, hoping the banks of the river nile, lies the city of luxor. it used to be called thebes and was the capital of ancient egypt. among luxor�*s best—known treasures is the burial chamber

of the boy king tutankhamun. last year was the centenary of its discovery in 1922 and we were here to cover it for the travel show. incredible! absolutely astonishing! but we noticed that inside the tomb, the pharaoh's remains were every bit as popular as the beautifully restored chamber itself, and we wondered why. it was so amazing, as you walk in to see it, and to be able to actually see the body of someone who ruled so long ago. some people say it's intrusive. they are probably right, you know? a dead body should be at rest and not for people to see it, but i mean at the same time, this person used to be a king, so it is fascinating to other people to be able

to see his body. but it's notjust here. many mummies removed from the country by colonial powers still remain on public display around the world, and for some, that is unacceptable. they are presented, displayed as objects. they are artefacts, they are not humans. they lose their humanity once they are on display ina museum. it is not only disrespectful for the ancient egyptians but it doesn't recognise the wishes of the dead. so this is the pitt rivers museum, and it was founded in 1881. up untiljuly 2020,

we would have a display which is called treatment of dead enemies. and that was full of human remains of different communities in the world. so in 2020 we took the human remains off display, after quite an elaborate process of doing an ethical review of the whole museum. museum received quite a bit of critique, from academics but especially from indigenous people. we were seen as one of the most violent spaces in oxford. but if we can do this much more thoughtfully, if we can do it together with communities, then there might be some really exciting possibilities. in london, the british museum has one of the earliest egyptian mummies. it is a long—standing and popular exhibits. i'm taking to show you the mummified remains of gebelein man, one of our predynastic mummies. which means he was naturally preserved by the aridity

and heat of the desert. we think that the discovery of these natural mummies in ancient times would have inspired the egyptians to develop mummification. there is a lot of interest in our mummified collection, actually, all human remains provide a unique spectre. and often you see family groups gathering around mummified remains of a person and discussing topics which can be challenging. topics such as death, such as what the afterlife may represent to different cultures, and i think what museums provide is a safe space and a deep time perspective on issues that still affect us today. coming here allows the public to engage with some of our findings and we embed information points. here there is what appears to be a cut and by virtually peeling away the soft tissue, you can see that the cut goes into the muscle tissue. what appears to have happened

is that gebelein man was stabbed in the back and this probably is the cause of death. it gives information on him as a person and i think some of the most important feedback we got as the great majority of the visitors better understood him as a person, we hope, and i think this was key for us. in recent years, ct scans and x—rays like these have allowed us to peer through thousands of years of history with minimal disturbance to the remains. it is important that people have consent on what happens to their bodies, that is integral, that is what makes you human. at least you have to have control over your own body and just because you died thousands of years ago, it doesn't mean that you lose the right of it, you lose the right to decide what should happen to your body after death.

right. next, we are heading to scotland where thoughts at this time of the year turn to the iconic poet rabbie burns. across the country people mark has birthday with a hearty meal and grounds of whiskey. chinese new year is falling deliciously close to celebrations. january in scotland can be a dry affair. the days are short, the weather cold and wet stopping maybe that is why back in 1801 a group of friends came up with a way to celebrate our local bard robert burns or as he is known here, rabbie. burns night is a lively evening of poetry and performance.

and also probably scotland's most famous meal. so this is what you usually get at a traditional burns supper. you've got tatties, or mashed potatoes, sweet and taking centre stage you got the beloved haggis. haggis has achieved near mythical debtors for its often grotesque description as throwaway beef and lamb offal, spices and oats, all bundled into a sheep's belly and boiled for hours. but the spicy mince mixture is salty, meaty and delicious and it is personally one of my favourite things to eat. in my family, burns night often coincides with another annual event, chinese new year, which takes place over for 15 days at the beginning of the lunar calendar. like burns night, it is all about friends and family coming together or a massive feast, so my friends and i host our

own special event and we call it chinese burns, where we serve dishes from both cultures at the same time. i am on the hunt for a culinary twist on the burns supper that will be the centrepiece of my next chinese burns evening. hello, how you doing? lovely to meet you. thanks for coming along. let's head down. absolutely. so, it's chinese new year and its burns night happening around the same time. what are we going to make for the party? we will be making a haggis with spring rolls, with a chilli whiskey dip. that sounds delicious. first we have got a chinese route vegetable. like potatoes but a wee bit nutty and sweet. a bit hairy as well! and what else have we got?

obviously, the hero of the dish is the haggis. i am would put some carrots in it. i am trying to recreate it with an asian twist. what are you cooking up first? the slow process ofjust peeling these vegetables first. do you often try to incorporate scottish and traditional ingredients? yeah, whether it is aberdeen angus steak or others as well, so it's tasty stuff. with the vegetables peeled, jimmy pops them into a steamer. he then slices the haggis and throws it into a wok. wok fried haggis! there is a first for everything, that sounds brilliant. oh, look at that! then we arejust

going to mash that up. now we've got all our greens that we can just use. as well as our dual heritage, jimmy and i have something else in common. both of our parents ran chinese takeaways. we've got a bit in common there! tight against it, you can feel the haggis there. but even so, jimmy has definitely got the edge in his spring roll technique. mine looks like an envelope as opposed to a roll, i don't know what has gone wrong there, it looks like a purse! having made my contribution, i'd leave it tojimmy to dry the roles and rustle up his chilli whiskey debt. but we are still missing one key ingredient. a peiper is a perfect accompaniment to any burns supper however unconventional it might be. wow! look at that. it looks amazing! let's dig in, shall we?

let's go for it. that so good! that's so tasty! i can actually taste the haggis which is surprising, i thought i may get lost in here but it's really nice. i am going to have two add this to my chinese burns night. shall we raise a spirit to raise spirits? slainte mhath! thanks, nick. what a delicious—looking feast to end on. join us next week when we are in nigeria and the uk looking at looted artefact. thousands of bronzes were seized by the british over a century ago and scattered across the west. now some places are giving them back. for us, it's the right thing to do and it is for the people whose heritage this is.

in the meantime, do check out our pages on social media. there's all sorts of great travel content there from around the bbc. but that's it for now. see you next time and goodbye. hello. after an uneventful first half of the weekend weather—wise, sunday does look set to bring something a little livelier, with some stronger winds and some outbreaks of rain for some, particularly across the northern half of the uk. the reason — an area of low pressure pushing to the north of scotland, this frontal system which will eventually bring some outbreaks of rain. and plenty of isobars on the chart. that always shows that we will

have some brisk winds. so a breezier day, really, across the board. a lot of cloud to start off in the south of england and south wales. some of that will break up, and actually for england and wales, we will see some spells of sunshine through the day. but winds really picking up across parts of northern england, particularly gusty conditions over the pennines and just to the east of the pennines as well. rather windy for this north coast of northern ireland and more broadly across scotland. strongest winds of all in the far north of scotland, gusting to 65 miles per hour. and this band of rain here pushing its way southwards and eastwards. but just ahead of that, a particularly mild feel, 12 or 13 degrees in parts of eastern scotland, and actually a fairly mild day generally. now, as we go through sunday night, we'll push this band of cloud and rain southwards. much of the rain will fizzle. behind it, a mix of clear spells and showers with some slightly colder air tucking in. some of the showers could be wintry over high ground in scotland. it probably will be too windy for us to see anything much, though, in the way of frost. and then into monday, we see this little bump in the isobars here, this little ridge of high pressure building its way in.

so that means, actually, plenty of dry weather, some spells of sunshine. those early showers in the north—east should tend to ease off, but we will bring more cloud in from the west as the day wears on. a little bit of rain with that, temperatures of eight, nine or ten degrees. now, as we look ahead to tuesday, we will see some spells of sunshine. but particularly through northern england, northern ireland and scotland, there will be some showers, these falling as sleet or snow over high ground, but perhaps even to low levels in parts of scotland, where the winds will once again be strengthening. very gusty conditions the further north you are through tuesday afternoon. temperatures north to south, seven to 12 degrees. and then as we head into tuesday night, well, there's uncertainty about the detail of this, but we could well see a really deep area of low pressure pushing close to the north of scotland. and that could bring some very windy, even stormy, conditions for some, particularly in the far north.

hello and welcome to bbc news. the us memphis police department has disbanded the so—called scorpion special unit whose officers are accused of murdering tyre nichols. the 29—year—old black man was kicked and punched by five policemen who are also black. they've now been sacked and face multiple charges including murder. a warning — nada tawfik�*s report contains distressing images. all chant: justice for tyre! woman: justice for tyre! the familiar rallying cry heard too often after incidents of police brutality.

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