More than 170 people have died after tornados struck the southern United States.

Alabama has been hardest hit by the deadly weather which has swept across 5 states.

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A Royal Navy officer, shot dead by a colleague onboard a nuclear submarine in Southampton, has been described as a "gentle giant".

The funeral of Lieutenant Commander Ian Molyneux has been taking place in his home town of Wigan.

He died during an incident on board HMS Astute when it was docked in the city around three weeks ago.