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
- Israeli strike on Gaza school 'kills 30'on July 27, 2024
More than 100 were injured, the Hamas-run health ministry said, adding that most victims were children.
- Three members of family gospel group die in plane crashon July 27, 2024
The youngest member of The Nelons - who was not on board - confirmed the death of her parents and sister.
- Hunt for France rail vandals continues as more trains cancelledon July 27, 2024
Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.
- Watch: Astronauts enjoy zero-gravity Olympicson July 27, 2024
As the Olympics kicks off on earth, astronauts working on the International Space Station wish athletes well.
- South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Olympicson July 27, 2024
South Korea said it would request a meeting with International Olympic Committee Chairman Thomas Bach.
- Relive a wild month in US politics in about two minuteson July 27, 2024
An assassination attempt against a former president and an incumbent drops out - the last few weeks have been unprecedented.
- She conquered Everest 10 times - and escaped an abusive marriageon July 27, 2024
Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls.
- Venezuela holds elections on Sunday. Could real change be coming?on July 26, 2024
An economic crisis has forced millions to flee Venezuela. Could Sunday's election bring real change?
- Vulnerable, messy and bratty: The pop girlies having a momenton July 26, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are all about vulnerable lyrics and existential questions - and it's really working for them.
- 'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivorson July 26, 2024
Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.
- My family went to help landslide victims and ended up deadon July 26, 2024
Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.
- Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belaruson July 26, 2024
A heavily choreographed video shows Rico Krieger apparently confessing to planting explosives, but there is no direct evidence shown.
- Trump shooting: The plan and the botched securityon July 26, 2024
New evidence tells us how the gunman's plan came together but not why.
- How cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured to US in elaborate stingon July 26, 2024
The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.
- Celine Dion dazzles Olympics after four-year health absenceon July 26, 2024
It's the superstar singer's first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago.
- Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique styleon July 26, 2024
The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.
- Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremonyon July 26, 2024
A selection of eye-catching moments from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
- JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlashon July 26, 2024
Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".
- Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoonon July 26, 2024
Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.
- Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer sayson July 26, 2024
Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.
- Who could have attacked France's high-speed rail?on July 26, 2024
France's interior minister vows the attackers will be arrested fast, but does not say who was to blame.
- Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concernson July 26, 2024
The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat.
- SA mass killer dies as victims still demand justiceon July 26, 2024
The 72-year-old South African was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.
- Bangladesh police detain protest leaders at hospitalon July 26, 2024
They were being treated for injuries they say were sustained after police tortured them in detention.
- 'Boneless' chicken wings can have bones, US court ruleson July 26, 2024
The ruling ends a lawsuit filed by a man who fell ill after swallowing a piece of bone from his boneless order.
- Leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel arrested in Texason July 26, 2024
El Mayo co-founded the notorious Sinaloa crime syndicate with El Chapo, who is currently jailed in the US.
- Dublin wax museum removes Sinead O'Connor figureon July 26, 2024
The National Wax Museum say it will remake a waxwork of the late Irish singer after an unveiling.
- Venezuela election: Five things you need to knowon July 26, 2024
Venezuelans vote in a presidential election which could see the country change course after 25 years.
- Ukraine's hopes and challenges after long wait for F-16son July 26, 2024
Russia intends to destroy dozens of US-built warplanes as soon as they arrive in Ukraine.
- How a sketch blossomed into Pakistan's first Ghibli-style animationon July 25, 2024
The Glassworker is the country's first hand-drawn feature film, but could it inspire others?