Hong Kong crowds brave the heat to secure spots for National Day fireworks

Hongkongers and tourists packed promenades on both sides of Victoria Harbour hours before Thursday’s National Day fireworks, braving the heat. By mid-afternoon, photography enthusiasts, tourists and residents had claimed spots along the harbourfront, settling in for the hours-long wait with umbrellas, folding chairs and picnic mats. Authorities expected the 23-minute extravaganza to draw 260,000 people. With the sun beating down, revellers secured spots for the best views of the display, which...