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
- How Taylor Swift captured modern dating despairon April 20, 2024
From partners who wasted our time, to comfort-eating after a breakup. We've all been there and so has Swift.
- After hunt for impartiality, who are the 12 Trump jurors?on April 20, 2024
The five women and seven men make up a highly educated group who will deliberate on the case.
- What we know about Israel's missile attack on Iranon April 19, 2024
There are competing claims about the scale of Friday's attack on the Isfahan region.
- Protester sets himself on fire outside Trump trialon April 19, 2024
Police said the man, who was in a critical condition after the incident, had pamphlets on a "conspiracy theory".
- Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraineon April 19, 2024
Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
- BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iranon April 19, 2024
Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.
- Oil price eases as Iran downplays attackon April 19, 2024
Oil prices eased after Iran said a missile strike from Israel did little damage.
- Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heardon April 19, 2024
The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.
- US Congress close to passing long-awaited Ukraine aidon April 19, 2024
A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days.
- An attack on women that has devastated Australiaon April 19, 2024
The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - fearful.
- Three arrested over attack on Navalny allyon April 19, 2024
Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March.
- Everything we know about Quentin Tarantino's 10th and final filmon April 19, 2024
The influential director has reportedly scrapped the idea for his 10th film and gone back to the drawing board.
- Kenya investigates crash that killed military chiefon April 19, 2024
Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
- After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to helpon April 19, 2024
A crowdfunding campaign to buy artillery shells for Ukraine quickly exceeds its target of €1m (£850m).
- Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulateon April 19, 2024
Reports say a witness saw a man entering the consulate carrying a grenade or explosive vest.
- Taylor Swift is vulnerable but vicious on new albumon April 19, 2024
The star's 11th album is much more than a break-up record, and may even mark the end of an era.
- Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over responseon April 19, 2024
Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale.
- Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m waveon April 19, 2024
World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.
- Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash riskon April 19, 2024
The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.
- Jury selection reaches final stage in Trump trialon April 19, 2024
The case - in which an ex-US president is the defendant for the first time - may see opening arguments on Monday.
- Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?on April 19, 2024
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.
- Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?on April 19, 2024
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.
- Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathonon April 19, 2024
The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.
- Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each otheron April 19, 2024
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.
- Allman Brothers Band guitarist Betts dies at 80on April 19, 2024
Dickey Betts helped create their band's Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin' Man.
- Netflix profits soar after password crackdownon April 19, 2024
The streaming giant said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year.
- BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosionson April 19, 2024
Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.
- US again warns Israel against Rafah offensiveon April 19, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives have agreed to take US concerns "into account", the White House says.
- US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cuton April 19, 2024
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".
- What you need to know about Trump's hush-money trialon April 19, 2024
The presumptive Republican nominee for president will juggle a six-week trial in New York with campaigning.