
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
- Argentine leader says oil firms working off Falklands face sanctionson September 4, 2026
Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
- Could robots be the future of theme parks?on September 4, 2026
Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits.
- ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdownon September 4, 2026
The ICE officer faces federal charges related to the January shooting in Minnesota.
- Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobson September 4, 2026
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.
- Tensions flare as judge declines to remove juror in Lindsay Clancy trialon September 4, 2026
The defence lawyer is upset after the judge decides not to remove a holdout in the triple murder case.
- Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 dayson September 3, 2026
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.
- US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance sayson September 3, 2026
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.
- Nepal tunnel rescuers hunt for survivors with rafts and droneon September 3, 2026
South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is at the site of a tunnel where rescuers still hope to find survivors following the Nepal-Tibet floods.
- AI data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?on September 3, 2026
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.
- US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panelon September 3, 2026
The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".
- Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92on September 3, 2026
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
- Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equalityon September 3, 2026
The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.
- Around 2,000 fall ill in Indonesia after eating free school mealson September 3, 2026
Authorities are investigating several suspected outbreaks amid growing criticism of the scheme.
- Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a centuryon September 3, 2026
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
- Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials sayon September 3, 2026
Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.
- Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hearson September 3, 2026
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.
- Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBCon September 3, 2026
The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.
- Embattled Spanish PM insists there were no prior warnings before Ceuta crisison September 3, 2026
Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.
- Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africaon September 3, 2026
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
- US sailors go shopping before hitting the bars in Thailand after 250-day voyageon September 3, 2026
With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stand out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd.
- How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of womenon September 3, 2026
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.
- More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islandson September 3, 2026
Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.
- US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experienceon September 3, 2026
Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.
- 'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies aged 33on September 3, 2026
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.
- Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipadon September 3, 2026
The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.
- UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impacton September 3, 2026
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
- 'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social mediaon September 3, 2026
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
- Why Nepal floods should worry Indiaon September 3, 2026
The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.
- Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?on September 2, 2026
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
- Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round?on September 2, 2026
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.






























