Texas woman found with Kingdom of Kubala in Scotland

A Texas woman reported missing by her family has been found living in a forest near Jedburgh, Scotland, with a self-described off-grid group that calls itself the Kingdom of Kubala. The woman, Kaura Taylor, now goes by Asnat and Lady Safi within the group, which includes a pair who call themselves King Atehene and Queen Nandi. Taylor has told authorities she is not missing and is an adult, while relatives express concern that she may have been manipulated and isolated from her family. The group says it follows a divine law and is reclaiming land they believe was stolen from their ancestors more than four centuries ago.

The Kingdom of Kubala is centered in tents within a wooded area on land near Jedburgh. Its leaders describe themselves as a lost Hebrew tribe and claim descent from the biblical David. They say they live a simple, nature-based life and do not recognize local laws or authorities, citing instead what they describe as the laws of their God, Yahowah. The members have said they have faced eviction notices and a hostile reception from locals, including attacks on their encampment. They maintain their goal is to establish their kingdom and to invite other lost tribes to...