
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
- Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?on May 19, 2026
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
- Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists sayon May 19, 2026
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.
- Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosqueon May 19, 2026
The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.
- Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf stateson May 18, 2026
The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
- Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sueon May 18, 2026
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."
- 'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedianon May 18, 2026
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
- Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?on May 18, 2026
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
- Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choiceson May 18, 2026
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
- Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuiton May 18, 2026
The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.
- At least 100 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official sayson May 18, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.
- Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldiveson May 18, 2026
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
- Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel priceson May 18, 2026
Thousands of commuters are stranded, with key roads in the capital Nairobi largely empty due to the protests over fuel costs.
- 'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' sceneson May 18, 2026
Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.
- Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials sayon May 18, 2026
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.
- Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trialon May 18, 2026
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.
- What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?on May 18, 2026
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AIon May 18, 2026
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.
- Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish governmenton May 18, 2026
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".
- Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punchon May 18, 2026
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.
- Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stallson May 18, 2026
On Monday Iran said it had responded to the latest US proposal and that exchanges with Washington were continuing.
- Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking manon May 18, 2026
The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.
- Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police sayon May 18, 2026
The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.
- 'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peakon May 18, 2026
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.
- Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says presidenton May 18, 2026
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
- Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air showon May 18, 2026
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
- 'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of waron May 17, 2026
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
- Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed waron May 17, 2026
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
- From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first ladyon May 17, 2026
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
- UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power planton May 17, 2026
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
- Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgariaon May 17, 2026
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.






























