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
- Ex-Abercrombie CEO arrested on sex trafficking chargeson October 22, 2024
Mike Jeffries and his partner were arrested on Tuesday morning, the BBC understands.
- King's Australia visit ends on positive noteon October 22, 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla drew a warm reception from the crowds in Sydney's sunshine.
- Australian teen: Oh my God, I just talked to the Queenon October 22, 2024
An Australian says "you can't get any better than that" after meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla in Sydney.
- Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?on October 22, 2024
Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.
- Israel arrests second group of alleged Iran spieson October 22, 2024
The arrest of seven East Jerusalemites follows that of seven Israeli Jews allegedly acting for Iran.
- Hurricane Oscar leaves at least six dead in Cubaon October 22, 2024
The Cuban president says the deaths occurred in an area that saw historic flooding due to the storm.
- Woman reaching for phone gets stuck upside down in boulderson October 22, 2024
The woman spent seven hours upside down between the boulders, with only her feet visible to rescuers.
- BBC tours hospital Israel says sits above millions in Hezbollah goldon October 22, 2024
The BBC’s Orla Guerin is taken on a tour of Al Sahel Hospital in Beirut.
- Will the Harris-Cheney show persuade anti-Trump Republicans?on October 22, 2024
The Democratic candidate targeted disaffected Republicans in three of the most contested states.
- Why Trump is courting old friends from the WWEon October 22, 2024
For the only WWE Hall of Famer to make it to the White House, chatting with wrestling icons in a tight election makes sense.
- China holds live-fire drills on island closest to Taiwanon October 22, 2024
The drills were held for more than four hours in Niushan, an island 105km from Taiwan.
- 'He is a King of thieves': Aboriginal protester arrested in Sydneyon October 22, 2024
BBC footage shows the protester shouting to crowds waiting to see King Charles outside of the Sydney Opera House.
- Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi imageson October 22, 2024
Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.
- Why was Trump serving fries in McDonald’s?on October 22, 2024
The BBC's Lily Jamali explains the backstory behind the former president's campaign stunt.
- Rising flash floods leave sheriff stranded on top of caron October 21, 2024
309 people had to be rescued after sudden flooding hit Chaves County, New Mexico
- Seven new lawsuits filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combson October 21, 2024
Four men and three women accuse the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting them at various parties in the US.
- A Netflix for the village - India's start-ups go ruralon October 21, 2024
Many Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth.
- Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relationson October 21, 2024
As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact.
- Mega meteorite tore up seabed and boiled Earth's oceanson October 21, 2024
It was 200 times bigger than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs nearly three billion years later.
- Putin gathers allies to show West's pressure isn’t workingon October 21, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit.
- What leaked US assessment of Israeli plans to strike Iran showson October 21, 2024
US investigators are trying to find out how the highly classified intelligence documents were leaked online.
- Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?on October 21, 2024
Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate.
- Moscow had high hopes for Trump in 2016. It's more cautious this timeon October 21, 2024
The race for the White House presents Vladimir Putin with a dilemma, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
- How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in Indiaon October 21, 2024
An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.
- Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighterson October 21, 2024
Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.
- Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice touristson October 20, 2024
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.