Facebook, Amazon and Google have all faced similar scrutiny from the Federal Cartel Office.
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Scottish Qualifications Authority to be scrapped after OECD review
An overhaul of Scottish education will see the exams body replaced and “substantial” reforms to the schools agency.
Snapchat removes controversial speed filter
Snap is being sued by the parents of two men, who allege the filter’s “negligent design” caused deaths.
Contaminated blood inquiry: The school where dozens of pupils died
Ex-pupils caught up in the infected blood scandal decades ago are giving evidence at an inquiry.
Cambridge University seeks Stephen Hawking archivist
The professor had built up an archive of notebooks, letters and scripts for films and TV shows.
‘I play all the instruments in my Irish music band’
Caitríona Lagan is a 15-year-old All-Ireland champion musician who plays five instruments.
The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh’s national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it?
‘Virtual beauty tests used to be gimmicky but now they are useful’
With stores closed the beauty industry has embraced augmented reality testing apps.
Online shopping boom drives rush for warehouse space
The logistics industry has been building at breakneck speed, but we still haven’t reached “peak shed”.
Disadvantaged pupils fearful over exam grades
The Social Mobility Foundation wants a more flexible appeals process to help disadvantaged students.
Essex ex-head teacher banned for indecent child images
Daniel Chapman – now known as Alexander Martin – discussed child sexual fantasies with other men.
AI-driven robot Mayflower sails back after fault develops
The crewless ship is returning to Plymouth after developing “a minor mechanical issue”, bosses say.