Death toll in Egypt mosque attack rises to 200; Trump condemns 'horrible and cowardly' attack

Latest: Militants attacked a mosque with explosives and gunfire during Friday prayers in the Sinai Peninsula, killing at least 200 people in the deadliest attack on Egyptian civilians by Islamic extremists.

Update 6pm: US President Donald Trump has denounced the attack on a crowded mosque in Egypt which has killed hundreds of people.

Mr Trump condemned in a Twitter post what he called the "Horrible and cowardly terrorist attack on innocent and defenseless worshipers (sic) in Egypt."