Death sentences issued to seven people accused of hotel attack

An Egyptian court has issued preliminary death sentences to seven people accused of being involved in a Giza hotel attack in 2016, reports Sky News. They also face charges of illegal possession of weapons in addition to attacking police forces and vandalizing public property. Their case files will be transferred to Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed Al Tayeb to approve the sentences, with a final verdict date set for 22 June.