Yellow vests target power centers in new protests across France

Yellow vests are holding new protests in France today, targeting centers of power in Paris for a fourth consecutive Saturday of social unrest over the cost of living and student demands. The mobilization follows Thursday's mass demonstrations, which drew between 575,000 and 1.6 million people. The group has called for a protest at 2 p.m. at Place de la Concorde, near the National Assembly and the Elysée Palace, despite a police ban. Authorities have mobilized 70,000 officers nationwide, expecting up to 60,000 protesters in Paris and 170,000 across France. The protests come six months before France's presidential election, with far-right leader Marine Le Pen leading polls. The government has announced a "social conference" for Monday to address wage and purchasing power concerns.