January 2025
February 2025
Munich Re Confident in Profit Target Despite California Wildfires
Despite the substantial financial impact of the California wildfires on the insurance industry (estimated at 20-30 billion euros), Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurer, maintains its 6 billion euro profit target for 2025 due to its robust catastrophe reserves and reinsurance business model.
Munich Re Confident in Profit Target Despite California Wildfires
Despite the substantial financial impact of the California wildfires on the insurance industry (estimated at 20-30 billion euros), Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurer, maintains its 6 billion euro profit target for 2025 due to its robust catastrophe reserves and reinsurance business model.
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68% Bias Score
German Users Abandon Facebook and Instagram After Fact-Checking Ends
Meta's termination of its fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram prompted numerous German users to delete their accounts, resulting in a surge of right-wing content and raising concerns about the broader societal impact.
German Users Abandon Facebook and Instagram After Fact-Checking Ends
Meta's termination of its fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram prompted numerous German users to delete their accounts, resulting in a surge of right-wing content and raising concerns about the broader societal impact.
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44% Bias Score
Brighton's Yalcouye Stars in Champions League
Malick Yalcouye, a 19-year-old midfielder signed by Brighton from IFK Gothenburg for £7.6 million, is impressing in the Champions League while on loan at Sturm Graz, showcasing his talent and potential to become a key player for Brighton next season.
Brighton's Yalcouye Stars in Champions League
Malick Yalcouye, a 19-year-old midfielder signed by Brighton from IFK Gothenburg for £7.6 million, is impressing in the Champions League while on loan at Sturm Graz, showcasing his talent and potential to become a key player for Brighton next season.
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28% Bias Score
PSV's Flu-Stricken Win Over Red Star: Resilience Secures Crucial Victory
Despite a pre-match flu outbreak impacting several players, PSV Eindhoven overcame a red card to defeat Red Star Belgrade 3-2, significantly improving their chances of advancing in the competition.
PSV's Flu-Stricken Win Over Red Star: Resilience Secures Crucial Victory
Despite a pre-match flu outbreak impacting several players, PSV Eindhoven overcame a red card to defeat Red Star Belgrade 3-2, significantly improving their chances of advancing in the competition.
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52% Bias Score
Trenitalia Tops European Rail Operator Ranking Amid Calls for Service Improvements
A Transport & Environment report ranks Trenitalia as Europe's top rail operator, highlighting the importance of affordability and reliability, while recommending EU regulations to improve cross-border booking and punctuality.
Trenitalia Tops European Rail Operator Ranking Amid Calls for Service Improvements
A Transport & Environment report ranks Trenitalia as Europe's top rail operator, highlighting the importance of affordability and reliability, while recommending EU regulations to improve cross-border booking and punctuality.
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24% Bias Score
European Markets Rise on Adidas, UK Deficit Weighs
European stock markets opened higher Wednesday, boosted by strong Adidas Q4 results and a less aggressive-than-expected U.S. trade policy stance; however, the UK reported a record December budget deficit of £17.8 billion.
European Markets Rise on Adidas, UK Deficit Weighs
European stock markets opened higher Wednesday, boosted by strong Adidas Q4 results and a less aggressive-than-expected U.S. trade policy stance; however, the UK reported a record December budget deficit of £17.8 billion.
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52% Bias Score
German Police Raid Palestine e.V. for Antisemitism
On January 25th, 2024, 73 German police officers raided nine individuals connected to the Palestine e.V. association in Frankfurt and Darmstadt due to alleged antisemitic and anti-Israel propaganda, following an investigation launched in Summer 2023.
German Police Raid Palestine e.V. for Antisemitism
On January 25th, 2024, 73 German police officers raided nine individuals connected to the Palestine e.V. association in Frankfurt and Darmstadt due to alleged antisemitic and anti-Israel propaganda, following an investigation launched in Summer 2023.
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60% Bias Score
Qantas Raises Long-Haul Flight Fares by Two Percent
Qantas announced a two percent fare increase on Economy and Premium Economy long-haul flights from Australia and New Zealand to the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, effective March 21, 2024, following a 28 percent drop in its 2024 post-tax profit.
Qantas Raises Long-Haul Flight Fares by Two Percent
Qantas announced a two percent fare increase on Economy and Premium Economy long-haul flights from Australia and New Zealand to the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, effective March 21, 2024, following a 28 percent drop in its 2024 post-tax profit.
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48% Bias Score
Kaklamanis Projected to Win Greek Parliament Presidency with Broad Support
Nikitas Kaklamanis, backed by the ruling party and significant portions of the opposition, is projected to win the Hellenic Parliament's presidency today with at least 246 votes, exceeding the government's majority.
Kaklamanis Projected to Win Greek Parliament Presidency with Broad Support
Nikitas Kaklamanis, backed by the ruling party and significant portions of the opposition, is projected to win the Hellenic Parliament's presidency today with at least 246 votes, exceeding the government's majority.
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36% Bias Score
Melbourne Stalker Jailed for Distributing Intimate Images
A Melbourne court sentenced 49-year-old Martyn Boylan to 20 months' jail and a 30-month community corrections order for stalking two women, distributing intimate images to their workplaces, and other abusive actions, despite previous convictions and behavioral programs.
Melbourne Stalker Jailed for Distributing Intimate Images
A Melbourne court sentenced 49-year-old Martyn Boylan to 20 months' jail and a 30-month community corrections order for stalking two women, distributing intimate images to their workplaces, and other abusive actions, despite previous convictions and behavioral programs.
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20% Bias Score
Qantas Frequent Flyer Program Overhaul: Increased Points Earned, Higher Redemption Costs
Qantas is updating its Frequent Flyer program, increasing points earned on domestic flights by up to 25% from July, but also raising points needed for reward seats and upgrades by 15% from August, impacting 13,000 daily classic reward seat bookings.
Qantas Frequent Flyer Program Overhaul: Increased Points Earned, Higher Redemption Costs
Qantas is updating its Frequent Flyer program, increasing points earned on domestic flights by up to 25% from July, but also raising points needed for reward seats and upgrades by 15% from August, impacting 13,000 daily classic reward seat bookings.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Orders "Emergency Price Relief" for Housing, but Implementation Details Remain Scarce
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating "emergency price relief" for American housing costs, citing that regulations account for 25% of new home construction costs; however, the order provides few specifics on how the administration plans to achieve this.
Trump Orders "Emergency Price Relief" for Housing, but Implementation Details Remain Scarce
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating "emergency price relief" for American housing costs, citing that regulations account for 25% of new home construction costs; however, the order provides few specifics on how the administration plans to achieve this.
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52% Bias Score