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
- BBC crew run for cover after gunfire heard across Lebanon-Israel borderon October 4, 2024
They were filming on the Israeli side of the border, close to where clashes had been reported.
- Ros Atkins on... Trump's assassination attempt as he returns to the siteon October 4, 2024
The BBC's analysis editor examines the security failures that led to the former president being shot at during a rally in July.
- EU hits China with tariffs in electric car sales battleon October 4, 2024
The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.
- Notorious Menendez brothers murder case to be reviewedon October 4, 2024
The brothers, who were jailed for killing their parents at a Beverly Hills mansion, say it was self-defence.
- India government says criminalising marital rape 'excessively harsh'on October 4, 2024
The government has opposed petitions in the country's top court that seek criminalisation of marital rape.
- How a stale $12 cookie sparked a social media stormon October 4, 2024
The doughy drama has left foodies and influencers scratching their heads in Australia.
- Massive blasts in Beirut after renewed Israeli air strikeson October 4, 2024
Explosions are seen close to Beirut's airport as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Six hours at hands of Hamas - new accounts reveal how Israeli base fell on 7 Octoberon October 4, 2024
The BBC has seen an army account of how Hamas overran a base, and spoken to survivors and bereaved families.
- Haiti gang attack leaves at least 20 deadon October 4, 2024
Members of one of the country's armed groups raided a small town forcing residents to run for their lives.
- US dockworkers suspend ports strike until Januaryon October 4, 2024
The walkout threatened to plunge the holiday shopping season into turmoil and become an issue in next month's presidential election.
- Singer Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuiton October 4, 2024
The Grammy-winning singer says a former makeup artist's claim that he raped her is "extortion and defamation".
- Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrinaon October 4, 2024
Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.
- Melania Trump is latest Republican First Lady to back abortionon October 4, 2024
Her apparent support of abortion access puts her at odds with her husband, who has taken credit for helping to overturn Roe v Wade.
- Fake 'Kamala Harris ad' used UK department store adverton October 4, 2024
BBC Verify analysed a false post claiming to show a pro-abortion campaign ad that has widely circulated on social media.
- Stalker 2: 'We want to show Ukraine can make great games'on October 4, 2024
How the Ukranian studio between an anticipated video game kept going when Russia invaded.
- Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmacon October 3, 2024
Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports.
- As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy?on October 3, 2024
Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.
- Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attackson October 3, 2024
One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.
- Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attackson October 3, 2024
One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.
- Rare brightening comet seen passing Earth from Hawaiion October 3, 2024
Scientists estimate the last time Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS visited our solar system was 80,000 years ago.
- How India became a Test cricket powerhouseon October 3, 2024
More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.
- Biden says US discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilitieson October 3, 2024
The price of crude oil shot up by 5% immediately after Mr Biden’s comments.
- At least 78 die as ferry capsizes on DR Congo lakeon October 3, 2024
A video circulating online shows the boat tilting to one side and then sinking just before it arrived.
- Iran may be behind attacks on Israeli embassies, Sweden sayson October 3, 2024
Blasts and gunfire were reported near the Israeli embassies in Copenhagen and Stockholm earlier this week.
- TikTok influencer 'Mr Prada' arrested for second degree murderon October 3, 2024
He is accused of killing a 69-year-old Louisiana therapist, whose body was found by police on Sunday.
- Oil price rise comes at a critical pointon October 3, 2024
Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills.
- How shy Aussie kid Ricciardo became F1's golden boyon October 3, 2024
Ricciardo leaves F1 as one of its most successful and popular drivers and a legend of Australian sport.
- Treasure hunter finally finds Golden Owl after decadeson October 3, 2024
An owl statuette which was buried 31 years ago as part of a treasure hunt has reportedly been found in France.
- India's top court saves a poor student's college dreamon October 3, 2024
Atul Kumar missed the deadline to pay his college fee by a few seconds - then a court stepped in to help him.
- Hidden runway bomb explodes just after plane takes offon October 3, 2024
A bomb, probably dropped in WW2, goes off at an airport, about a minute after a passenger plane passed by.