Elderly British couple back in UK after Taliban release | International

LONDON, Sept 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - An elderly British couple released by theTaliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistanarrived back in the UK on Saturday. Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, arrived on a flight from theQatari capital Doha, where they had stayed for medical checks following theirrelease on Friday. Qatar played a key role in helping to free the couple after mounting fearsabout their health. Barbie Reynolds smiled broadly as the couple walked out of the arrivals areaat London's Heathrow airport, but did not stop to talk to reporters. They were accompanied by their daughter, Sarah Entwhistle, and Britishspecial representative to Afghanistan Richard Lindsay. The family has spoken of their "immense joy" on hearing...