
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
- Watch: Tornado destruction in Missouri hits residents hardon March 17, 2025
Residents describe a 'really rough night', as tornadoes claim at least 12 lives and leave destruction throughout the state.
- Angry protests after North Macedonia nightclub disasteron March 17, 2025
People in Kocani blame corruption after 59 people - many of them teenagers - died in a nightclub inferno.
- 'Stranded astronauts' Butch and Suni set to begin journey homeon March 17, 2025
The Nasa astronauts prepare to head to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into nine months.
- King hosts Carney at Buckingham Palaceon March 17, 2025
Canada's new PM meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace, before talks with UK PM Starmer.
- White House denies defying judge's order over deportations to El Salvadoron March 17, 2025
An order to halt the removal of 261 people came too late and had "no legal basis" anyway, the White House says.
- Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over 'neo-colonial delusions'on March 17, 2025
In a strongly worded statement, Rwanda accuses Belgium of "lies and manipulation".
- Trade turmoil forecast to slash growth in Canada and Mexicoon March 17, 2025
Trump's tariffs will hit its biggest steel trading partners' economies the most, the OECD predicts.
- Carney meets Macron on first foreign visit as PMon March 17, 2025
Carney described Canada as the "most European of non-European countries".
- Lithuania accuses Russia over Ikea store fire in Vilniuson March 17, 2025
Nato allies believe Russia is running sabotage operations to undermine European support for Ukraine.
- What is Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang targeted by Trump?on March 17, 2025
The gang began in a prison and is estimated to have thousands of members across eight countries.
- US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 40 dead and 'staggering' damageon March 17, 2025
The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.
- What is the 1798 law that Trump used to deport migrants?on March 17, 2025
The wartime Alien Enemies Act has been controversially used to deport Venezuelans to a mega-jail in El Salvador.
- Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cutson March 17, 2025
The US president signed an executive order on Friday to stop funding the American global broadcaster, following criticism from Elon Musk.
- Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43on March 17, 2025
Émilie Dequenne shot to fame when she won the best actress award at the film festival at the age of 18.
- Saakashvili handed further four years in jailon March 17, 2025
The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.
- Taiwan revokes visa of pro-Beijing Chinese influenceron March 17, 2025
The woman has attracted criticism over videos calling for the unification of Taiwan with mainland China.
- 'I had one child and I lost him' - North Macedonia mourns nightclub disasteron March 17, 2025
Fifty-nine people have been killed following a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia.
- Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the USon March 17, 2025
US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".
- 'Everything is finished': Ukrainian troops relive retreat from Kurskon March 17, 2025
Five soldiers tell the BBC of their withdrawal in the face of overwhelming firepower and drones.
- Canada's Carney makes statement by choosing Europe, not US, for first foreign tripon March 17, 2025
The prime minister hopes to achieve solid support as he visits the UK and France, writes Lyse Doucet.
- India watches warily as Bangladesh-Pakistan ties thawon March 17, 2025
Dhaka and Islamabad are growing closer after years of mistrust, but what does this mean for India?
- Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the roadon March 17, 2025
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
- 'My sister died' - Nightclub survivors and relatives speak of griefon March 16, 2025
Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief.
- Watch: Fisherman reunites with brother after 95 days lost at seaon March 16, 2025
Maximo Napa said he had to resort to eating roaches, birds and turtles to survive.
- Watch: Man films as tornado roars past his houseon March 16, 2025
The roaring wind can be heard, as debris flies past the windows of the Mississippi property.
- Watch: Smiles and hugs as new crew arrives on ISSon March 16, 2025
A SpaceX capsule carrying a new crew has docked at ISS, paving the way for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth.
- How our noisy world is seriously damaging our healthon March 16, 2025
The BBC's James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us.
- US tornadoes: Extreme weather leaves trail of destructionon March 15, 2025
At least 20 people have died after tornadoes and severe storms tore through central and southern states.