
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
- Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea dealon August 13, 2026
Mangione faces two federal stalking crimes that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.
- Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarmson August 13, 2026
There are reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and other potential harms aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea since November.
- Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houseson August 13, 2026
The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.
- Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River levelon August 13, 2026
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
- Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coupon August 13, 2026
France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".
- Person fined after using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bearon August 13, 2026
Under local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".
- UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threaton August 13, 2026
The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.
- Who could potentially replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?on August 13, 2026
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.
- Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended after sexual assault acquittalon August 13, 2026
A fifth has been reinstated, though an appeals board found that the whole group broke Hockey Canada's code of conduct.
- Zambians voting as president bids for second termon August 13, 2026
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
- Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in USon August 13, 2026
Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.
- ‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on Iranon August 13, 2026
Hear from voters in Kingsport, home to a munitions plant supplying the US military, as tensions over the Iran war spark debate.
- Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgariaon August 13, 2026
The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
- Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out featureon August 13, 2026
Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.
- Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'on August 13, 2026
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.
- French ambassador to CAR accused of misconduct at official residence faces disciplinary actionon August 13, 2026
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
- Indian actor's video with endangered gibbon sparks investigationon August 13, 2026
A deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India.
- Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBCon August 13, 2026
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.
- BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestreamon August 13, 2026
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
- Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attackon August 13, 2026
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
- Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jailon August 13, 2026
David McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.
- Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief sayson August 13, 2026
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
- Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: 'Best night of my life'on August 13, 2026
In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.
- Iran has shaken Trump's support - is his loyal base sticking with him?on August 12, 2026
Munitions for the war are made in Kingsport, Tennessee, where some of the president's most loyal supporters are wrestling with higher prices.
- Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trendon August 12, 2026
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
- Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AIon August 12, 2026
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
- Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave poston August 12, 2026
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.
- Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsionon August 12, 2026
An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.
- Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quakeon August 12, 2026
Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.
- Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?on August 12, 2026
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.






























