Tributes have been paid to the victims of the Orlando attacks at venues across the world.
50 people, including the assailant, lost their lives when a gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
The attack is the worst mass shooting in modern US history.
In Dublin, hundreds of members of the Irish LGBT community, along with their friends and supporters, attended a vigil on Dame Street.
Sillent vigil in Dublin for #Orlando pic.twitter.com/UePffm0Znr
— Helen Donohue (@Donohuereports) June 13, 2016
New York's Empire State Building went dark late last night while the spire of One World Trade Center lit up in the colors of the gay pride flag in memory of the victims of the Orlando massacre.
In the wake of the attack by a heavily armed assailant, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all flags would be flown at half-mast in the largest US city and that security measures have been strengthened, in particular around places associated with the LGBT community.
Mr De Blasio told reporters that the shooting that also left dozens injured was "against our values".
He said there were no credible threats directed at New York City.
But "you'll see a lot of additional police presence on the streets of the city," he added, stressing: "No city in the world is better prepared to stop terror, to stop hate."
Hundreds of people gathered yesterday evening in Greenwich Village to reflect on the violence and leave flowers, candles and letters beside a sign reading "Stop Hate."
The Tony Awards, which honour the best of Broadway, opened in New York dedicated to victims of the shooting, the deadliest terror attack in America since 11 September 2001.
Vigils and ceremonies have been held in several other cities around the US.
At LA Pride Music Festival and Parade event goers could be seen with signs protesting the mass murder.
One man was arrested ahead of the parade after he was discovered to have an arsenal of weapons in his car.
Authorities are trying to determine the man's intentions.
Meanwhile the Eiffel Tower will tonight light up in US colours red, white and blue in solidarity with the victims of the Orlando attack.
Paris City Hall will also raise the stars and stripes and the rainbow flag of the gay community, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said, expressing her "compassion, solidarity and affection" for the American people following the massacre.
Melbourne's landmarks have been lit up in rainbow for #Orlando and the #LGBTI community. #loveislove pic.twitter.com/J0BquRAZ02
— The Age (@theage) June 13, 2016
