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People attend a candlelight vigil in solidarity for the victims of the Orlando gay nightclub mass shooting, in Seoul, South Korea.

People attend a candlelight vigil in solidarity for the victims of the Orlando gay nightclub mass shooting, in Seoul, South Korea.

Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters

The tragedy in Orlando is now the worst mass shooting in modern US history. While the investigation unfolds, people have taken to the streets to show their support for the 49 victims who were killed.

Here is a selection of photos from cities around the world, showing how this tragic incident has brought people together to stand in solidarity with Orlando.

Guatemala City, Guatemala

People take part in a vigil for the victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, outside the US embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
People take part in a vigil for the victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, outside the US embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala.Saul Martinez/Reuters

Sydney, Australia

People gather at a vigil in solidarity for the victims of the Orlando nightclub mass shooting at Taylor Square in Sydney, Australia.
People gather at a vigil in solidarity for the victims of the Orlando nightclub mass shooting at Taylor Square in Sydney, Australia.AAP/Dan Himbrechts/via Reuters
Another image of solidarity with Orlando from Taylor Square in Sydney, Australia.
Another image of solidarity with Orlando from Taylor Square in Sydney, Australia.AAP/Dan Himbrechts/via Reuters

Mumbai, India

Students light candles around a rangoli, or mural made out of colored powders, for the victims of the shooting in Orlando in Mumbai, India.
Students light candles around a rangoli, or mural made out of colored powders, for the victims of the shooting in Orlando in Mumbai, India.Danish Siddiqui

Related: The latest on the aftermath of the Orlando shooting

Berlin, Germany

A man places a candle for the victims of the Orlando shooting in front of the US Embassy and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.
A man places a candle for the victims of the Orlando shooting in front of the US Embassy and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.Hannibal Hanschke

Bangkok, Thailand

People attend a candlelight vigil in solidarity for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, at the US Embassy, in Bangkok, Thailand.
People attend a candlelight vigil in solidarity for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, at the US Embassy, in Bangkok, Thailand.Athit Perawongmetha

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Seoul, South Korea

A woman prays during a candlelight vigil in Seoul, South Korea.
A woman prays during a candlelight vigil in Seoul, South Korea.Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters

Hong Kong

Hong Kong singers Anthony Wong (3rd R) and Denise Ho (2nd R) take part in a candlelight vigil in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong singers Anthony Wong (3rd R) and Denise Ho (2nd R) take part in a candlelight vigil in Hong Kong.Bobby Yip

Mexico City, Mexico

Members of the LGBT community take part in a vigil for the Orlando victims at the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, Mexico.
Members of the LGBT community take part in a vigil for the Orlando victims at the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, Mexico.Ginnette Riquelme

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Moscow, Russia

A man places a candle for the victims of the Orlando shooting in front of the US Embassy in Moscow, Russia.
A man places a candle for the victims of the Orlando shooting in front of the US Embassy in Moscow, Russia.Maxim Zmeyev
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