Welcome to Need to Know this Saturday, August 22. Here are some of the main developments from overnight.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an end to the war with the US, in his latest pushback against hardliners who want to continue the conflict.Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay an initial £9.5 million ($17.1 million) to the publisher of Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper following their failed invasion of privacy case — and could face an additional £25 million in legal costs.World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a persistent right knee injury, the Italian said, depriving the season’s final Grand Slam of one of its biggest contenders.Meghan, the wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, is in advanced talks to appear in “The Gentlemen”, a Netflix series directed by Guy Ritchie, according to the Hollywood Reporter.President Donald Trump said he would allow tariff relief for some ground beef imports in a bid to lower prices for American consumers, a key concern ahead of November midterm elections.FIFA banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.