
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
- Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'on August 6, 2026
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
- Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forceson August 6, 2026
The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.
- Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank filmon August 6, 2026
Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.
- Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruseson August 6, 2026
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
- TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26on August 6, 2026
Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.
- How Ukraine is taking the war 'deeper' into Russiaon August 6, 2026
Ukrainian strikes have targeted key economic and military supply chains in recent weeks.
- South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crashon August 6, 2026
Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.
- Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader sayson August 6, 2026
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.
- Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Athens after his wife gave police 'key' detailson August 6, 2026
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
- Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?on August 6, 2026
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?
- EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firmon August 6, 2026
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
- Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino supporton August 6, 2026
Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.
- Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territoryon August 6, 2026
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.
- Israel strikes south Lebanon after two soldiers killed by explosionon August 6, 2026
Lebanese authorities says one person was killed in the strikes, which came after the first Israeli military fatalities in Lebanon in more than a month.
- Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlockedon August 6, 2026
SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.
- US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearingon August 6, 2026
The committee will now refer him for possible prosecution for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crimeon August 6, 2026
Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.
- DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deathson August 6, 2026
The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.
- Livestreamer's murder raises questions over relations between Mexico's creators and cartelson August 6, 2026
The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.
- Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in jail for rapeon August 6, 2026
Tejpal, who has denied the accusations, can appeal against the verdict in India's Supreme Court.
- Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizenson August 6, 2026
There were among seven to be granted humanitarian visas while playing in Australia - but the other five changed their minds and returned to Iran.
- Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulenceon August 6, 2026
The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.
- Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attackon August 6, 2026
The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.
- Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another companyon August 6, 2026
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
- In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikeson August 6, 2026
Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.
- Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstanon August 6, 2026
Umit, a female Amur tiger, has been released as part of a programme to restore the animal's population, which was wiped out in central Asia a century ago.
- Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rockyon August 6, 2026
The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.
- Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abducteeson August 6, 2026
The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
- Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stageson August 6, 2026
Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.
- Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles awayon August 5, 2026
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.






























