
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
- Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotillaon May 1, 2026
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
- US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel supporton May 1, 2026
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
- Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crashon May 1, 2026
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.
- Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser bosson May 1, 2026
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
- Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefireon May 1, 2026
Seventeen people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
- Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?on May 1, 2026
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
- Six injured in Washington state school stabbingon May 1, 2026
Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.
- Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail termon May 1, 2026
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
- British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'on May 1, 2026
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
- Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military sayson May 1, 2026
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
- Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese schemeon May 1, 2026
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.
- Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murderon May 1, 2026
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
- Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flighton May 1, 2026
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.
- Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcementon May 1, 2026
The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.
- China scraps tariffs for all but one African nationon May 1, 2026
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
- It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food securityon May 1, 2026
Planting season is beginning in Asia - but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply.
- Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibitionon April 30, 2026
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agenton April 30, 2026
The video was released after claims that the secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.
- US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allegeon April 30, 2026
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
- Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influenceon April 30, 2026
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.
- Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activistson April 30, 2026
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.
- Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifieson April 30, 2026
His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
- Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plantson April 30, 2026
Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".
- Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran optionson April 30, 2026
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
- Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nurseryon April 30, 2026
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.
- Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seineon April 30, 2026
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.
- 'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capitalon April 30, 2026
The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.
- Massive sea lion makes rare appearance in San Franciscoon April 30, 2026
Steller sea lions are more commonly found in the colder waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, making sightings in the Bay Area less common.
- Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing?on April 30, 2026
The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.
- Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns homeon April 30, 2026
BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.






























