They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.
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A BBC news editor at the scene saw scores of police vehicles and at least one person with a bloodied chest being taken away.

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British number one Emma Raducanu continues her fine form in North America with a routine win against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Canadian Open, but Katie Boulter exits.

At a special 10 Downing Street reception, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner tells the squad "you've made us all so proud".

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A ruling says the Palestinian family, who have a British relative in the UK, are at "constant risk of injury or death".

France describes it as a "submission", though there is relief in Europe that a trade war has been averted.

One man, who is in a life-threatening condition, has been detained in connection with the stabbings.

Ministers have been called back to Westminster for an emergency cabinet meeting on Tuesday to discuss the plans.

President Trump announces a new deadline for Putin to agree to Ukraine Deal.

Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara Rutledge, died after a gun attack at their home.

Trump's lawyers argue that Murdoch is 94 and may not be available to testify in person due to “recent significant health scares".

The BBC's international editor was on a Jordanian flight as it dropped supplies into Gaza.

The couple sent about 100,000 messages discussing the rape and abuse of three different children.

The couple sent about 100,000 messages discussing the rape and abuse of three different children.

Israel's government rejects the allegations in the separate reports by B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel.

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