BBC World News

1. El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

   An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

2. Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession

   Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.

3. World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests

   There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

4. Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises

   Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

5. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

   The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.