Son of British couple held by Taliban 'ecstatic' as they return to UK

British couple held by Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly 8 months have been released and are set to return to the UK after being reunited with their daughter in Qatar. Their son expressed being "ecstatic and massively grateful" for their release as they prepare to fly back home. The couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who have lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades, wish to return if possible, as they are Afghan citizens. Qatar played a vital role in securing their release, and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised their efforts.