
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
- Five killed in Miami plane crash were in two vehicles on ground, investigators sayon September 8, 2026
Investigators described the scene as "utter devastation" after a Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami airport.
- Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 millionon September 8, 2026
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
- AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip gianton September 8, 2026
Arm Holding's chief executive Rene Haas says artificial intelligence will find a solution to the disease.
- Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivorson September 8, 2026
Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
- Kenya moves to register frightened Burundians as tension over foreign traders riseson September 8, 2026
All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.
- Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlerson September 8, 2026
Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of Israeli settler-related violence.
- 'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithmson September 8, 2026
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalised algorithms.
- Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effecton September 8, 2026
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
- North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countrieson September 8, 2026
Relations between the neighbours have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
- Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexicoon September 8, 2026
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.
- Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandalon September 8, 2026
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".
- Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in USon September 8, 2026
The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.
- Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visiton September 7, 2026
An investigation will be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", a union representative says.
- A food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?on September 7, 2026
Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral after a series of aggressive inspections of restaurants to detect hygiene lapses.
- Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV statuson September 7, 2026
The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.
- Thousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladićon September 7, 2026
Mladić was jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war and the EU warned Serbia not to glorify the convicted war criminal.
- Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election winon September 7, 2026
The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.
- Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill 12on September 7, 2026
Lebanon says a recent Israeli escalation is jeopardising a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
- Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disasteron September 7, 2026
Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.
- How £725 game-show winnings kick-started Champions League coach's careeron September 7, 2026
Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas cut his teeth in English football, and now returns in the Champions League with Sabah.
- Did the FBI bury evidence of alleged Saudi agent’s role in 9/11?on September 7, 2026
Omar al-Bayoumi has always denied being an extremist and a Saudi spy.
- Five killed as Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airporton September 7, 2026
Video footage shows the aircraft burst into flames in Sunday's deadly incident.
- New videos of man in 9/11 lawsuit reveal extremist linkson September 7, 2026
The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.
- How significant are AfD's historic gains for Germany and the rest of Europe?on September 7, 2026
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
- Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remainon September 6, 2026
Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.
- Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state electionon September 6, 2026
AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.
- Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its sodaon September 6, 2026
Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.
- Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried homeon September 6, 2026
Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.




























