Egypt: IS claims wave of attacks on Sinai peninsula

A wave of attacks by Islamic State (IS) militants in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula has left at least 50 people dead, security and medical sources say.

Near-simultaneous raids were launched on at least five military checkpoints and a police station in and around Sheikh Zuweid on Wednesday morning.

Clashes were continuing in the area hours later, with militants reportedly roaming the northern town's streets.

Sally Nabil reports.