U2 to give away song to help fight Aids

Rock giants U2 are to give away a new song — in a move which is expected to generate more than €1m — to help the fight against Aids.

The band, who are expected to release a new album shortly, will unveil the track called ‘Invisible’ on Feb 2 when it features in a US television ad for fundraising partnership RED during the Super Bowl.

The track will then be available on iTunes for 24 hours and for each download, Bank Of America will donate 60p (72c) to a maximum of £1.2m (€1.4m) to the Global Fund To Fight Aids, Tuberculosis And Malaria.