'The most politically effective figure in the recent history of popular culture.' New York Times.

To coincide with the meeting ...

U2 have filmed a Live version of "One" with Mary J Blige. The performance will air tonight during the Hurricane ...

The band are set to take part in two televised benefit concerts this weekend, raising funds for victims of Hurricane ...

The band received the Order of Liberty in Portugal tonight, honouring their longtime humanitarian work.

President Jorge Sampaio made the award ...

Bono and Bob Geldof have welcomed commitments from the G8 leaders to
double aid to Africa.

'If an Irish rock star ...

Bono spent yesterday lobbying world leaders in Scotland ahead of the G8 Conference.

In a string of high-powered meetings yesterday, Bono, ...

As Big Ben chimed 2pm in London, Live 8 was introduced to the world live from Hyde Park in London.

'It's ...

11am: U2 and Paul McCartney have just finished a rocking sound check in Hyde Park.

The stage was packed with people ...

U2 feature as one of eight different covers of the UK's Radio Times, marking Live8 this weekend.

Coldplay, Paul McCartney, ...

From Hyde Park to Edinburgh, our one-stop guide to changing the course of history..

'When those eight men meet on a golf course, we can apply real pressure to them.' Bono, Bob Geldof and ...

How music 'communicates at the deepest level', and instinct trumps intellect every time. From yesterday's speech at the Silver Clef ...

... but this is now. How the new single City of Blinding Lights connects with Greenpeace, Manchester and 1993.

Bono grilled by Paxman on his hopes for the G8 meetings in Scotland next month. Video.

The Guardian newspaper spent all day Monday hanging out with U2 in Cologne.

U2 are among a stellar cast of acts set to take part in Live 8 aiming to raise awareness of global poverty.

The mobile phone is the modern cigarette lighter for appreciative fans - but far more powerful.

Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, was among a pretty high-powered guest list at last night's New York show.

Backstage with one of the founders of Greenpeace. Dorothy Stowe, one of the founders of the worldwide environmental movement Greenpeace, had only ever been to one other rock show.

The compelling story of how a writer and a rock band hooked up in a warzone.

After a wild video shoot for 'City of Blinding Lights' in Vancouver, a great first show in the city followed last night.

Robert Hilburn of the LA Times talks to Bono and Edge after opening night.

"Look, I'm sick of Bono and I ...

Bono has spoken of the passing today of Pope John Paul II.

"The best front man the Catholic Church ever had. ...

Bono and Ali on video for the launch of the EDUN range of ethical clothing in New York.

You can now catch video of Bono's acceptance speech for this years TED prize.