Daily Edit | Mar 6

War Child UK’s first benefit compilation album was a stunning success when it debuted in 1995. Reaching No. 1 on the British charts, “Help” raised more than 1.25 million pounds (about $1.938 million) for the nonprofit’s support to children and their families in war-torn Bosnia.

For a variety of reasons, an all-star follow-up to “Help” never materialized — until now. On Friday, “Help(2)” will hit stores and streaming platforms, powered by unreleased songs from Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo, Wet Leg and others, to raise funds and awareness for children suffering in numerous war zones, including Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. -U.S. News

3 / 6 / 2026

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