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
- UN calls for full inquiry into West Bank shootingon September 7, 2024
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who had joint nationality, was reportedly shot dead by Israeli forces during a protest.
- Super typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnamon September 7, 2024
Metal roof sheets and commercial sign boards were reportedly seen flying across Hai Phong city.
- French left protests over new PM Barnieron September 7, 2024
The new PM has met President Macron and embarked on the task of forming a government.
- French left protests over new PM Barnieron September 7, 2024
The new PM has met President Macron and embarked on the task of forming a government.
- Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumphon September 7, 2024
American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic long jump gold.
- Boeing Starliner returns to Earth, but without astronautson September 7, 2024
The troubled spacecraft returns empty to New Mexico from the International Space Station.
- Former Vice-President Dick Cheney to vote for Kamala Harrison September 7, 2024
The lifelong Republican said Trump had "tried to steal the last election using lies and violence".
- Starliner undocks from ISS and returns to Earth without crewon September 7, 2024
The empty spacecraft completed a six-hour flight to the New Mexico’s White Sands Space Harbor.
- Would you eat insects if they were tastier?on September 7, 2024
Insects are touted as an option for a healthier, greener diet. Is that enough reason for people to bite?
- Has Macron fixed France's political mess?on September 7, 2024
France’s leader has struggled to frame the July election as anything but a humiliating personal defeat.
- An 'argument over notebooks' led to murder at an Indian school - and set a city ablazeon September 7, 2024
The killing of a Hindu boy, allegedly by his Muslim classmate, sparked religious tensions in an Indian city.
- Draper throws up on court before losing dramatic US Open semi-finalon September 7, 2024
Britain's Jack Draper vomits on court during a dramatic US Open semi-final defeat by world number one Jannik Sinner.
- Dancing, a drink and dogs : Photos of the weekon September 7, 2024
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
- The Afghan women who escaped to get an education abroadon September 7, 2024
Over three years since the Taliban takeover and restrictions on women, we hear from those studying abroad.
- Satellite images show how Israel is paving key Gaza roadon September 7, 2024
BBC Verify looks at roadwork that analysts say shows Israel is unlikely to fully withdraw from Gaza any time soon.
- Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month lateron September 6, 2024
Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.
- Kamala Harris's pain-free campaign faces first crunch momenton September 6, 2024
She avoided the challenges and scrutiny of a bitter Democratic primary, so Tuesday's debate entails even higher stakes.
- Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earthon September 6, 2024
The footage - captured by a Nasa astronaut - shows the skies brighten as the International Space Station passes over Europe.
- Anxious wait for parents after deadly Kenya school fireon September 6, 2024
Investigations continue after 17 primary school pupils die in an overnight blaze.
- Strongest typhoon in a decade hits 'China's Hawaii'on September 6, 2024
About 400,000 in Hainan island evacuated to safe ground ahead of Yagi's arrival.
- Italian minister quits after appointing ex-lover as adviseron September 6, 2024
The culture minister admits to hiring his ex-lover as an consultant, after starting an affair with her in May.
- Trump's criminal sentencing delayed until after electionon September 6, 2024
Justice Merchan to sentence Republican candidate in hush-money trial on 26 November, citing "unique" circumstances.
- Bossa nova legend Sérgio Mendes dieson September 6, 2024
One of the biggest-selling Brazilian artists of all time, he scored a global hit with Mas Que Nada.
- Paris to honour Olympic runner set on fire by ex-boyfriendon September 6, 2024
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died on Thursday after being doused in petrol and set alight.
- Mixed jobs report adds to US economy concernson September 6, 2024
Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, figures show, which was less than expected.
- Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operationon September 6, 2024
More than 20 Palestinians, including civilians, were killed in over a week of battles with militants.
- Boy, 14, and father in court over Georgia school shootingon September 6, 2024
Colt and Colin Gray make first appearance before judge over the murder of four people at Apalachee High School near Atlanta.
- UK to send hundreds more missiles to Ukraineon September 6, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more aid to "drive Russian forces off our land".
- Linkin Park announce new female lead singeron September 6, 2024
Armstrong, best known as the singer in alt-rock band Dead Sara, will join the group for new music.
- Police drone finds missing child in massive cornfieldon September 5, 2024
Law enforcement officials in Wisconsin quickly located the toddler using drones with thermal capabilities.