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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

England chase 326 against Afghanistan after Ibrahim Zadran’s stunning 177

Defeat in Lahore would see England exit the Champions Trophy.

The Independent UK

Flash floods kill 21 members of two families in Afghanistan

Families on picnic swept into ravine amid sudden downpour and hailstorm

The Independent UK

England lose must-win game against Afghanistan by eight runs: Champions Trophy cricket – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England’s hopes – and possibly Jos Buttler’s captaincy – ended despite valiant hundred from Joe Root in Lahore

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Taliban says ‘misunderstanding’ led to arrest of British couple in Afghanistan

After an evaluation a Taliban spokesperson said Peter and Barbie Reynolds would be released as soon as possible

The Guardian - UK

Washout leaves Australia set for last four but potentially short of game time

They should beat Afghanistan to progress, but the batters would have benefited from a hit-out against South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Trott defends Afghanistan’s men with cloud hanging over England game

Taliban’s ban on women playing cricket has led to calls for a boycott by the ECB, but Champions Trophy match proceeds

The Guardian - UK

Jos Buttler admits stakes high for England and his captaincy against Afghanistan

Captain Jos Buttler said he hoped to banish negative thoughts from his side as England look to get back on track after opening defeat

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England captain Jos Buttler admits stakes are high ahead of Afghanistan clash

Buttler’s side, who have lost 17 in 24 and have surrendered both white-ball World Cups in that period, must win Wednesday’s Champions Trophy match.

The Independent UK

Champions Trophy clash between South Africa and Australia washed out in boost for England’s hopes

England’s fate is now in their own hands as they prepare to face Afghanistan in their second group fixture

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Australia vs South Africa live stream: Watch ICC Champions Trophy online (it's free) – match delayed

All the ways to watch Australia vs South Africa live streams as the two top teams in Group B meet in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

TechRadar

Afghanistan vs England LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC Champions Trophy

Follow all the action from Gaddafi Stadium

The Independent UK

British couple detained in Afghanistan to be released ‘soon’ says Taliban

Peter and Barbie Reynolds have lived in country for 18 years running training programmes

The Independent UK

Taliban ‘will try to release arrested British couple as soon as possible’

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have run school training programmes in Afghanistan for 18 years.

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The Independent UK

Joe Root convinced England on right track under ‘brilliant leader’ Jos Buttler

England have lost 17 of their last 24 ODIs heading into Wednesday’s must-win Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan.

The Guardian - UK

Family of elderly British couple held by Taliban call for Foreign Office support

Daughter of Peter and Barbie Reynolds says government must do ‘everything in their power’ to secure their release

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root backs ‘brilliant leader’ Jos Buttler as England face crucial game

Joe Root has backed Jos Buttler as white-ball captain, but his task in the Champions Trophy was made harder when Brydon Carse pulled out of the squad with injury

The Independent UK

Brydon Carse set to miss England’s must-win match against Afghanistan

The fast bowler struggled in the Champions Trophy opener against Australia on Saturday.

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The Guardian - UK

British couple in their 70s arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were detained in Bamiyan provice for ‘teaching mothers parenting with children’

The Independent UK

Children of UK couple arrested in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for release

The Taliban has severely restricted women’s education and activities

Evening Standard

Taliban arrest Brit couple in their 70s for ‘teaching parenting skills to mothers’ in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds’ texts to their family stopped three days after they were detained on February 1

The Independent UK

Afghanistan’s women-only Radio Begum to resume broadcasts after Taliban lift suspension

Radio Begum launched on International Women's Day in March 2021

Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs as the teams open their Champions Trophy accounts in Karachi, Pakistan.

International Business Times UK

UK Couple Detained In Iran Ignored Travel Warnings: Full List Of No-Go Countries For Brits Revealed

As of February 2025, Iran is one of several countries on the list where the FCDO advises against all travel due to ongoing political tensions, security risks, and the possibility of arrest.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s second tier up against it without big three at Champions Trophy

Their attack has a distinctly Sheffield Shield flavour to it but the relative weakness of their group is in Australia’s favour

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