
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
- Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98on May 20, 2025
Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours.
- Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensiveon May 20, 2025
France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.
- Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummieson May 20, 2025
The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media.
- Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trumpon May 20, 2025
Trump sounded optimistic after a two-hour phone conversation with Putin, but a deal still appears far off.
- Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of supporton May 20, 2025
The former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.
- Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial toldon May 19, 2025
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.
- Is China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict?on May 19, 2025
Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India.
- Israel lets aid into Gaza after 11-week blockade but UN calls it 'drop in ocean'on May 19, 2025
The UN's humanitarian chief welcomes the move but says it is only "a drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed".
- Mexico mourns Navy cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crashon May 19, 2025
América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died when the tall ship lost power and drifted into the bridge.
- US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelanson May 19, 2025
Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.
- Iran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UKon May 19, 2025
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says there's been a rise in Iran-linked operations on UK soil.
- Huge challenges await new president of divided Romaniaon May 19, 2025
"Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.
- Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?on May 19, 2025
A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.
- Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovisionon May 19, 2025
Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.
- Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be writtenon May 19, 2025
The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.
- UN court backs E Guinea in Gabon dispute over islands in oil-rich waterson May 19, 2025
Equatorial Guinea has been rowing with Gabon for decades over three islands in potentially oil-rich waters.
- Israel orders Khan Younis evacuation ahead of 'unprecedented attack'on May 19, 2025
Residents have been told to move to western Gaza in one of the largest evacuation orders of recent months.
- South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rapeon May 19, 2025
Timothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria.
- France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungleon May 19, 2025
The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America.
- Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prisonon May 19, 2025
The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.
- 'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US stateson May 19, 2025
Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.
- BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mineson May 19, 2025
An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
- Solving the mystery of a dinosaur mass grave at the 'River of Death'on May 19, 2025
A group of researchers have come to Pipestone Creek in Canada to figure out why thousands of dinosaurs are buried here.
- Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airporton May 18, 2025
The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love.
- Ros Atkins on... Trump's deals in the Gulfon May 18, 2025
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines President Trump's trip to the Gulf.
- Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?on May 18, 2025
Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.
- Relief in Kashmir - but BBC hears from families on both sides mourning the deadon May 18, 2025
The BBC visits families in Kashmir devastated by the deadliest clashes in years, and speaks to military insiders.
- 'You start to go crazy': The Australian who survived five years in a Chinese prisonon May 17, 2025
Matthew Radalj tells the BBC of his time in a Beijing prison, revealing what goes on behind bars.