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
- 'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 21
on July 2, 2026The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.
- Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
on July 2, 2026Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and encouraged them as they inched closer to him.
- Vatican excommunicates hundreds of thousands of splinter sect followers
on July 2, 2026Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.
- Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system
on July 2, 2026The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.
- Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
on July 2, 2026Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
- The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck
on July 2, 2026They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.
- Cheers and applause as security guard rescued from rubble
on July 2, 2026Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble.
- Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
on July 2, 2026As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
- South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant
on July 2, 2026South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.
- Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
on July 2, 2026Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.
- Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession
on July 2, 2026The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.
- China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'
on July 2, 2026The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.
- Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland
on July 2, 2026The 19-year-old dual American-Estonian national has been extradited to the US, where he is facing federal charges.
- People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
on July 2, 2026Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
- Gaza patients face agonising delays for medical evacuation
on July 2, 2026An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
- 'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250
on July 2, 2026From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.
- Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
on July 2, 2026Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.
- Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?
on July 2, 2026Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.
- Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'
on July 2, 2026Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.
- From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline
on July 1, 2026Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.
- From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president
on July 1, 2026Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.
- Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
on July 1, 2026The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
- Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
on July 1, 2026Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
- Four die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
on July 1, 2026More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico's capital on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.
- US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal
on July 1, 2026US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews
- Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
on July 1, 2026Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.
- Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
on July 1, 2026Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.
- A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
on June 30, 2026The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
- Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
on June 30, 2026The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court's ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.
- Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday
on June 30, 2026We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.