BlueWorld.org is a world geography web site for people who want to know more about the regions and countries that make up our world. It was designed to help researchers, students, and laypersons find information and news from the many nations of our world, quickly, easily, and in one place. Use the menus above to get started.
The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospitalon October 17, 2024
In a dramatic day in parliament, senators vote to oust Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment.
- How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwaron October 17, 2024
Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.
- One Direction 'devastated' at Liam Payne's deathon October 17, 2024
The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.
- Bowen: Sinwar's death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end of the waron October 17, 2024
Netanyahu has won a big victory with the killing of Yahya Sinwar. But it is not the end of the war, nor of Hamas.
- US sanctions Chinese firms behind Russian drones, as Zelensky calls for 'pressure'on October 17, 2024
The US Treasury announces the move after the Ukrainian president called out China's involvement in Russian arms.
- How much food is Israel letting into northern Gaza?on October 17, 2024
Israel has been accused of deliberately withholding food aid from people in northern Gaza.
- US Secret Service has 'deep flaws' and must overhaul leadership, report sayson October 17, 2024
An independent panel reviewing the shooting at Donald Trump's rally calls for the agency to overhaul its leadership.
- France to cut prices in Martinique over cost of living unreston October 17, 2024
However, the deal to cut food prices has been rejected by the group behind weeks of protests.
- Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chiefon October 17, 2024
The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.
- Fire kills 153 people after fuel tanker crash in Nigeriaon October 17, 2024
People who had rushed to the scene to collect the leaking petrol were engulfed in flames.
- Trudeau accuses India of 'massive mistake' amid diplomatic rowon October 17, 2024
India says Canada has not given any evidence to back its claim that Delhi was involved in the murder of a Sikh separatist last year.
- Teenage guns for hire: Swedish gangs targeting Israeli interestson October 17, 2024
Gangs may be behind the recent attacks but Sweden believes Iran has had a hand in them.
- Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlineson October 17, 2024
At least 10 Indian flights got hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, causing long delays and diversions.
- US bombers target underground Houthi weapon sites in Yemenon October 17, 2024
B-2 bombers were part of the operation that Houthi media said targeted areas around Sanaa and Saada.
- 'I had to bulldoze my house' - Palestinians face spike in Israeli demolition orders in East Jerusalemon October 17, 2024
Human rights groups say the number of homes demolished has nearly doubled since 7 October 2023.
- Georgia strikes down new Trump-backed election ruleson October 17, 2024
Judges found that the rules would delay certification and lead to "administrative chaos".
- Harris calls Trump a threat, distances herself from Bidenon October 17, 2024
In her first interview with FOX News, the presidential candidate was also pushed on immigration and border security.
- Fresh-faced X Factor star to solo artist - Liam Payne's career highlightson October 17, 2024
The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career.
- Jodhpur: India's vanishing 'blue' cityon October 17, 2024
The blue coloured-homes that gave India's Jodhpur its distinct identity are giving way to other hues.
- 'Your son will die': How blessing scammers prowl streetson October 17, 2024
Female crooks are exploiting superstition and family love to swindle other women.
- Italy bans couples from travelling abroad for surrogacyon October 16, 2024
The move is seen by critics to target LGBT couples, who are not allowed to adopt or use IVF in the country.
- Niger drops French place names to honour local heroeson October 16, 2024
Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor.
- Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensiveon October 16, 2024
Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.
- Mayor and 15 others killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon council meetingon October 16, 2024
Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh.
- Man rescued after 67 days adrift speaks of his survivalon October 16, 2024
A Russian whale watcher is found alive, along with two dead relatives, two months after he set off.
- Kenyan deputy president's impeachment trial beginson October 16, 2024
The Senate trial decides whether or not Kenya's deputy president will be removed from office.
- Are North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine?on October 16, 2024
Russia says no, but Ukraine and South Korea point to a deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.
- Watch: Narrow escape as debris falls during Turkey quakeon October 16, 2024
Falling masonry just misses people standing in a street in the eastern Turkish city of Elazig, that was hit by an earthquake.
- Mbappé shocked by Swedish rape inquiry - lawyeron October 16, 2024
France's football captain has called the media reports "fake news" and his lawyers say he is stunned.
- Grand Egyptian Museum partially opens to publicon October 16, 2024
When complete, the museum will showcase more than 100,000 objects, including treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun.