The Taliban has confirmed the arrest of two British nationals in their 70s in Afghanistan. It follows an appeal by the children of Peter and Barbie Reynolds for their release.

A British couple in their 70s who run education programs in Afghanistan have lost contact with their family after being detained by the Taliban early this month, their children say.

Arrest of British couple in Afghanistan clear example of Taliban lawlessness, former ambassador warns - Taliban says it has arrested the couple for not co-ordinating with them