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Updated: Sat 13 Jun 2026 09:07 CET

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Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin - right, pictured with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is under pressure over the failings revealed by the Lyhanna case. Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP

From the outrage around the Affaire Lyhanna and the dysfunction of the judicial system, via France's preparations for a controversial World Cup and a few film recommendations, Inside France is our weekly look at the news and talking points in France.