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
- Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
on April 21, 2026This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.
- South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
on April 21, 2026Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.
- The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website
on April 21, 2026The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.
- Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
on April 21, 2026Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.
- New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
on April 21, 2026Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
- Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning
on April 21, 2026Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week.
- US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
on April 21, 2026Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.
- Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
on April 20, 2026The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
- Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?
on April 20, 2026In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.
- Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
on April 20, 2026Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
- Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard
on April 20, 2026"Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.
- Woman and child jumped off roof to escape deadly Louisiana shooting
on April 20, 2026Authorities say a father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in what appears to be a "domestic dispute".
- What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
on April 20, 2026The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
- Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
on April 20, 2026The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
- Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
on April 20, 2026The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.
- Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76
on April 20, 2026At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white.
- Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop
on April 20, 2026The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.
- More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo
on April 20, 2026The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.
- Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon
on April 20, 2026The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .
- Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57
on April 20, 2026The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.
- The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
on April 20, 2026The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
- Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
on April 20, 2026Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.
- Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
on April 20, 2026The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
- US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
on April 20, 2026The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
- New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
on April 20, 2026Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
- 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
on April 19, 2026A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.