Brigitte Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron listens to chef Anne-Sophie Pic, center, as he attends a lesson, Tuesday June 8, 2021 in the kitchen of the Hospitality school in Tain-l'Hermitage, southeastern France. (Philippe Desmazes, Pool via AP)
French leader Macron slapped in face on visit to small town

By Sylvie Corbet Jun. 08, 2021 10:12 AM EDT

This sketch provided Saturday April 4, 2020 by the French Government Information Service (SIG) shows the transfers of patients infected with the Covid-19 virus in France. On high-speed trains fitted out like hospitals and military planes, France has moved hundreds of intensive care patients around the country in an exceptional effort to relieve congested hospitals and stay ahead of the fast-moving virus. But critics say President Emmanuel Macron waited far too long to act and that France, with one of the world's best health care systems, should never have faced this crisis to begin with. (SIG via AP)
France turns to speedy trains to catch up in virus response

By Sylvie Corbet And Angela Charlton Apr. 05, 2020 03:06 AM EDT