Macron urges reform as Lebanese officials seek to shift blame over blast

Lebanese officials targeted in the investigation into the massive blast that tore through Beirut have sought to shift blame for the presence of explosives at the city’s port.

It comes as visiting French President Emmanuel Macron warned that without serious reforms the country will “continue to sink”.

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