Paris attacks: World shows support

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People across the world have been paying tribute after more than 120 people were killed in a series of attacks in Paris.

Brandenburg GateImage source, AFP
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A number of iconic sites - including Berlin's Brandenburg Gate - have been lit up with the colours of the French flag.

Sydney Opera HouseImage source, Getty Images
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In Australia, the Sydney Opera House was illuminated.

Shanghai's Oriental Pearl TowerImage source, EPA
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As was Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower.

One World Trade CenterImage source, Getty Images
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The spire of the One World Trade Center in New York was also lit up.

National GalleryImage source, Reuters
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The National Gallery in London's Trafalgar Square was illuminated on Saturday evening.

Vigil in SydneyImage source, Getty Images
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A vigil was held in Sydney for the victims of the Paris attacks.

People hold "Rio est Paris" signs and the French flagImage source, Reuters
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People held "Rio est Paris" signs and the French flag at the Christ the Redeemer status in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The International Peace Bridge, which connects Canada and the United States, illuminated in the colours of the French flagImage source, AP
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The International Peace Bridge, which connects Canada and the United States, was illuminated in the colours of the French flag.

Jerusalem's Old City wall illuminated with the colours of the French flagImage source, Getty Images
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As was part of Jerusalem's Old City wall, to show solidarity after the attacks in Paris.

Friends Arena lit up before the European qualifier play-off between Sweden and DenmarkImage source, Getty Images
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The Friends Arena in Solna, Sweden, was lit up before the European Championship football play-off between Sweden and Denmark.

Telenor Arena in Baerum, NorwayImage source, AFP
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Telenor Arena in Baerum, Norway, was also lit up.

Vigil in Hong KongImage source, Reuters
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In Hong Kong, a minute's silence was held at a vigil.

Candles outside the French embassy in Berlin, Germany.Image source, EPA
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At the French embassy in Berlin, candles were lit.

Flowers outside the French embassy in Kiev, Ukraine.Image source, AFP
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Flowers were left outside the French embassy in Kiev.

Flowers at French embassy in MoscowImage source, AFP
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Tributes were also left at the French embassy in Moscow.

French golfer Benjamin Hebert with "pray for Paris" on his hatImage source, Getty Images
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At the BMW Masters in Sweden, French golfer Benjamin Hebert wrote "pray for Paris" on his hat.