Elderly British couple to fly home after release by Taliban

A Qatari officials welcomes Peter Reynolds and his wife Barbie after landing at the airport in Doha on September 19, 2025. Peter and Barbie Reynolds have been freed in Afghanistan after several months in detention following mediation by Qatar, an official with knowledge of the release told AFP on Friday. Taliban authorities in Kabul have confirmed the release. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)