
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
- Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming'on April 29, 2026
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
- Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangaron April 29, 2026
The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.
- What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?on April 29, 2026
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
- Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her deathon April 29, 2026
A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.
- Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congresson April 29, 2026
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
- Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incineratoron April 29, 2026
The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.
- Should Jimmy Kimmel be fired for telling a joke?on April 29, 2026
BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.
- Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner for the King and Queenon April 29, 2026
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.
- Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attackon April 29, 2026
In the two months since the deadly strike, the Pentagon has said only that the incident is under investigation.
- Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraineon April 29, 2026
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
- Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram poston April 29, 2026
The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.
- Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passportson April 28, 2026
The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
- A faraway conflict threatens livelihoods in India's glass hubon April 28, 2026
Supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions have pushed up costs in India’s glass industry, putting workers at risk.
- Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisison April 28, 2026
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
- Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontlineon April 28, 2026
The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.
- US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trumpon April 28, 2026
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".
- Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuiton April 28, 2026
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
- 'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman was neighbouron April 28, 2026
People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.
- Ex-TV showgirl's pardon at centre of widening Italian scandalon April 28, 2026
Nicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious "bunga bunga" parties at Silvio Berlusconi's villa.
- Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice blockon April 28, 2026
Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.
- Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hipposon April 28, 2026
Anant Ambani - son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani - says he can take care of the animals roaming free since the drug lord's death.
- Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big dealon April 28, 2026
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
- Ex-actor Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assaulton April 28, 2026
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
- IS says it was behind deadly Nigeria attack on football pitchon April 28, 2026
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
- Suspected gunman aged 89 held in Greece after five woundedon April 28, 2026
Five people were left with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.
- Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuationson April 28, 2026
Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, and the Kremlin accuses Kyiv of destabilising global energy markets.
- Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russiaon April 28, 2026
Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.
- Will Mexico City's airport be ready for the World Cup?on April 28, 2026
The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockadeon April 28, 2026
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
- BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crashon April 28, 2026
At least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi.






























