Egyptian president is returning to to Cairo after four separate attacks in North Sinai

Two staff in arriving to report on mass killings denied entry for ‘security reasons’

Ruling likely to push group underground as it can no longer participate in electoral politics

Voters hope the ex-army chief can mollify Egypt’s political extremes

Ruling against former Egyptian president comes ahead of election next week

Candidacy welcomed by secular politicians and Salifis, but criticised by Muslim Brotherhood leader