As Christmas approaches, Santa Claus prepares his journey from Lapland, while in Venice, gondoliers celebrate the 12th Christmas regatta. In Guatemala, a firefighter dressed as Santa distributes gifts to children from poor families. Political tensions arise as Donald Trump expresses intentions to influence Panama’s canal policies. In Moscow, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico meets with Vladimir Putin, maintaining close ties with the Russian president. Meanwhile, tens of thousands protest against corruption and transparency in Belgrade, organized by students from the University of Belgrade.