
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
- 31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attractionon April 25, 2026
Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.
- Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller liston April 25, 2026
The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.
- The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contractson April 25, 2026
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
- 'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for coupleson April 25, 2026
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
- Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spainon April 25, 2026
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
- Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to ruston April 24, 2026
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
- Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trendson April 24, 2026
Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.
- A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racismon April 24, 2026
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
- Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a 'grand step'on April 24, 2026
A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.
- Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a 'grand step'on April 24, 2026
A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.
- No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'on April 24, 2026
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
- US to allow firing squads, gas, and electrocution for federal executionson April 24, 2026
In a memo, the Department of Justice says the move will "strengthen" the death penalty and deter crime.
- The Kashmir town trying to win back tourists after a deadly attackon April 24, 2026
A year after the Pahalgam attack, tourism has slowed in Indian-administered Kashmir, hitting lives and livelihoods.
- China car giant BYD says it can thrive without USon April 24, 2026
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
- Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC revealson April 24, 2026
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
- US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powellon April 24, 2026
President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.
- Watch: 20,000 teddy bears highlight plight of missing Ukrainian childrenon April 24, 2026
Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.
- Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?on April 24, 2026
Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.
- South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreignerson April 24, 2026
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
- Three Kosovo Serbs jailed over deadly gun battle and monastery siegeon April 24, 2026
Kosovo's court sentences two men to life imprisonment and another to a 30-year term for the 2023 attack.
- Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somaliaon April 24, 2026
Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.
- Who is making decisions in Iran?on April 24, 2026
Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
- Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcapon April 24, 2026
The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.
- Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud officeon April 24, 2026
The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.
- Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spainon April 24, 2026
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
- How the Kremlin's internet crackdown is frustrating Russianson April 24, 2026
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
- Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arreston April 24, 2026
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
- Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate canceron April 24, 2026
The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
- Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national parkon April 24, 2026
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
- Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrestedon April 24, 2026
Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.





























