
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
- Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russiaon April 28, 2026
Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.
- United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opecon April 28, 2026
The UAE says it is leaving the Opec and Opec+ groups of major oil producing nations.
- Manhunt for suspected gunman aged 89 as five wounded in Athenson April 28, 2026
Five people were left with life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.
- Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockadeon April 28, 2026
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
- 'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman was neighbouron April 28, 2026
People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.
- BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crashon April 28, 2026
At least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi.
- 'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon recordon April 28, 2026
Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
- Man admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Viennaon April 28, 2026
The state prosecutor told the court that police found an almost completed bomb in a search of the man's house.
- Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlerson April 28, 2026
These robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.
- What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court?on April 28, 2026
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.
- Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow jokeon April 28, 2026
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
- Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearanceon April 28, 2026
BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
- Rescuers race to free survivors trapped inside train after fatal Indonesia crashon April 28, 2026
Two trains collided on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital on Monday, killing at least 15 people.
- IS says it was behind deadly Nigeria attack on football pitchon April 28, 2026
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
- Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinneron April 28, 2026
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
- US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdriveon April 28, 2026
In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.
- Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shootingon April 27, 2026
Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" - was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the attack happened.
- Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?on April 27, 2026
The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.
- Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarkson April 27, 2026
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.
- Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan universityon April 27, 2026
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
- Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attackson April 27, 2026
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
- French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channelon April 27, 2026
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
- Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on boardon April 27, 2026
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
- Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap childrenon April 27, 2026
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
- How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathonon April 27, 2026
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
- Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attackon April 27, 2026
Officials say a rebel leader known as "Marlon" ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.
- Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sightson April 27, 2026
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
- Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office recordon April 27, 2026
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
- At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalateson April 27, 2026
The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks.
- Remembering Raghu Rai: The photographer who showed India to itselfon April 27, 2026
With Rai's passing, India has lost a visual historian who was a chronicler of its most defining and often painful moments.






























