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From Asia to the U.S., Microsoft’s outage involving services like Outlook and Teams has dragged on for hours and impacted users, companies and some government operations as the technology giant struggled to fix the issue.

Summary AI · cited

Microsoft reported issues with users' Exchange Online mailboxes and Microsoft Teams.1

Microsoft posted about the disruptions on social media.1

Microsoft said it had identified a possible problem and was working on a fix.1

Microsoft reported a 'broad recovery' of its services and ruled out malicious activity as the cause.2

Microsoft apologized for the disruption caused by the outage.23

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Sources cited (9)
  1. Outlook outage: Microsoft reports 'issues' with Teams and email ABC News (US), 12 Nov
  2. Microsoft 'deeply sorry' as outage triggers global chaos Dawn, 13 Nov
  3. Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage, reports 'broad recovery' of services ABC News (AU), 13 Nov
  4. Microsoft outage hits companies and governments worldwide as it struggles to restore services Toronto Star, 13 Nov
  5. Microsoft struggles to restore email and other services in a global outage Global News, 13 Nov
  6. How Microsoft’s Outlook outage liberated workers, but hobbled public institutions The Globe and Mail, 14 Nov
  7. Microsoft 365 hit by massive outage across the Americas Toronto Sun, 12 Nov
  8. Microsoft meltdown: Caused by AI? A cyber attack? Your questions answered Daily Mail, 13 Nov
  9. Asda and Natwest hit as Microsoft outage sparks ‘bad day for UK PLC’ City A.M., 13 Nov

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  • Microsoft reported that the issue may affect Microsoft 365 service connectivity for users in any region.7
  • Gilbert said investors would likely look past the outage but that repeated disruptions could hurt Microsoft over time.8
  • Mason warned that the outage would prompt fresh questions about operational resilience and dependence on third-party providers.9

What happened

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Downdetector showed more than 25,000 reports of Outlook problems in the US at 9:30pm ET (7:30am PKT).

17 of 30 outletsfirst reported 12 Novwording from Dawn

The company has yet to provide a clear answer, although it has promised to make public a full report that identifies the “root cause” of the outage.

12 of 30 outletsfirst reported 12 Novwording from Sydney Morning Herald

Microsoft attributed the disruption to "elevated load" on its infrastructure following a network capacity upgrade.

12 of 30 outletsfirst reported 12 Novwording from ABC News (Australia)

Regarding the issues affecting Exchange Online mailboxes, the company added, "we've confirmed the issue may affect Microsoft 365 service connectivity for users in any region."

12 of 30 outletsfirst reported 12 Novwording from ABC News

What each outlet says

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Evening Standard13 Nov

Microsoft reported a major global outage beginning at 6pm GMT on Thursday that disrupted services including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot. The technology giant attributed the incident to a technical issue during a network capacity upgrade rather than a cyber attack, with over 130,000 users in the US reporting issues at its peak. The outage forced the UK Government and NHS England to activate contingency measures…

Microsoft ‘deeply sorry’ for disruption caused by major global outage →23 articles from Evening Standard on this story
Daily Mail14 Nov

A software bug struck Microsoft's Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams at approximately 6 p.m. on a Thursday, causing an outage that affected up to 430 million users across 74 countries. The meltdown disrupted essential British infrastructure, including 47 NHS trusts, 25 police force areas, and 116 schools, forcing some organizations to revert to paper records and fax machines. This analysis frames the incident as a…

Microsoft glitch exposes Britain's reliance on a tiny number of US tech giants on the day digital doom stared us in the face →10 articles from Daily Mail on this story
BBC13 Nov

Microsoft issued an apology for a global technical outage that disrupted services like Outlook and Teams for nearly 24 hours across more than 70 countries. The issue, which affected over 430 million users, originated from a network capacity upgrade and impacted diverse entities ranging from the Japanese government and the UK's NHS to schools, hospitals, and private businesses. The report highlights the wide-ranging…

Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage after almost 24 hours of disruption →9 articles from BBC on this story
Al Jazeera14 Nov

Microsoft services began recovering on Friday following a global outage that disrupted Outlook and Teams in more than 70 countries. The outage impacted essential infrastructure, including courts, pharmacies, and government agencies. Microsoft attributed the disruption to an elevated load and explicitly ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the incident.

Microsoft services begin recovering after global outage →7 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
Toronto Star13 Nov

This first-person account describes how a Microsoft outage on Thursday disrupted the workday of Madison Smith and her colleagues in Vancouver. The report focuses on the personal impact of the technical failure, noting that email bouncebacks and app errors forced employees to take an early lunch and slowed down productivity. Smith, a mechanical engineer-in-training, specifically details how the continued outage…

Early lunch, more chatter: Microsoft outage brings workers to a standstill →6 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Just the News13 Nov

Microsoft confirmed on Friday that a technical issue, rather than a hack or rogue AI, caused an outage for online consumer services including Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams. The disruption began on Thursday and impacted users throughout the workday and into the evening as the company worked to resolve an issue introduced during a network capacity upgrade. While Microsoft reported that services were recovering, reports…

Microsoft says online services including Outlook were not disrupted by AI or hack →6 articles from Just the News on this story
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ABC News (AU)13 Nov

Microsoft issued a public apology after a global technical outage affecting products like Outlook and Teams disrupted healthcare, corporate earnings, and school communications in 74 countries and territories. The company attributed the failure to "elevated load" on its infrastructure following a network capacity upgrade, explicitly ruling out any cyber or AI-related malicious activity as the cause. While Microsoft…

Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage, reports 'broad recovery' of services →6 articles from ABC News (AU) on this story
The Guardian14 Nov

Microsoft issued a public apology for a technical outage that lasted approximately 18 hours starting on a Friday morning, affecting millions of users and organizations globally. Experts warn the disruption could cause billions of dollars in damage to the Australian economy and potentially force small businesses to close due to a lack of fallback systems. The Australian Computer Society is using the event to call for…

Microsoft ‘deeply sorry’ for global disruption that could have billion-dollar impact on Australia →6 articles from The Guardian on this story
Dawn13 Nov

Microsoft issued a public apology on Friday after a technical outage beginning Thursday disrupted products like Outlook and Copilot across 74 countries and territories. The company attributed the failure to "elevated load" on its infrastructure rather than cyber or AI activity, while reporting a broad recovery of services as of Friday. The outage caused specific disruptions including a halt in New Zealand visa…

Microsoft 'deeply sorry' as outage triggers global chaos →6 articles from Dawn on this story
NBC News14 Nov

Microsoft is currently attempting to recover from a massive outage that the company attributes to a technical issue rather than a cyberattack or artificial intelligence. The company reports that it does not yet have a timeline for a full recovery. This report by NBC News focuses on the company's scramble to address the disruption and its official explanation for the cause.

Microsoft scrambles to recover after massive outage →5 articles from NBC News on this story
The Hindu14 Nov

Microsoft reported that its consumer products services fully recovered at 4:10 p.m. UTC on Friday, November 13, 2026, while enterprise Microsoft 365 services showed only sustained recovery. The company is currently monitoring a backlog of accrued email messages before declaring the enterprise issue resolved. This update emphasizes that Microsoft is conducting an extended monitoring period due to the severity of the…

Microsoft says consumer products services recovered; still monitoring enterprise services →5 articles from The Hindu on this story
Global News13 Nov

This analysis explores how a global Microsoft outage affecting services like Outlook, Teams, and Copilot highlighted Canada's vulnerability due to its heavy reliance on a single U.S. tech provider. The outage impacted businesses and the federal government across regions from North America to the Asia Pacific, affecting a platform with nearly half a billion paid subscriptions as of January. Experts in the piece argue…

How Microsoft outage shows risk of tech monopolies: ‘We were just helpless’ →4 articles from Global News on this story
The Independent13 Nov

A massive outage of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and AI Copilot disrupted hospitals, airports, schools, and government offices globally from Washington to Tokyo. The disruption affected nearly 500 million users and occurred over a two-day period ending Friday, during which Microsoft reported improvements in service availability but acknowledged lingering intermittent issues. This report focuses on the cultural reaction…

Microsoft went down and social media had a field day: ‘Take your time’ →4 articles from The Independent on this story
Toronto Sun13 Nov

Microsoft reported that it is making progress in restoring workplace platforms like Outlook and Teams following a massive global outage that began around 12 p.m. ET on Thursday. The outage reached 74 countries and territories within an hour, impacting tens of millions of users and causing infrastructure failures at organizations such as Unity Health Toronto and VIA Rail. Microsoft identified the root cause as a…

Outlook, Microsoft 365 seeing ‘improvements’ amid global outage →4 articles from Toronto Sun on this story
Sydney Morning Herald13 Nov

Microsoft reported that widespread outages affecting its Outlook, Teams, and Copilot services across more than 70 countries on Thursday were caused by a technical issue during a network capacity upgrade. The company confirmed there was no evidence of cyberactivity, noting that the disruption impacted millions of users including the UK's National Health Service and the US House of Representatives. While Microsoft is…

Microsoft’s global outage and fixes: What we know →4 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this story
The Straits Times14 Nov

This report describes the internal and external response to a massive Microsoft outage on November 12 that disabled email and services like Teams and Copilot for hospitals, schools, and government offices. Microsoft executives and engineers spent hours triaging the issue, which they identified as a result of a recent network upgrade that shut down servers and forced a gradual, staged restoration to avoid…

Inside Microsoft’s rush to get back online after a Global Outage →4 articles from The Straits Times on this story
The Globe and Mail14 Nov

This analysis explores how a Microsoft service outage beginning around midday on Thursday in Canada disrupted communications for millions of people, including schools, hospitals, police, and government offices. While the outage hampered productivity for public institutions, the piece highlights a counter-perspective from Professor Fenwick McKelvey, who suggests the temporary silence of email provided workers with a…

How Microsoft’s Outlook outage liberated workers, but hobbled public institutions →4 articles from The Globe and Mail on this story
CBC13 Nov

A massive Microsoft outage, attributed to server problems rather than malicious activity, has disrupted Microsoft 365 services like Outlook, Teams, and Copilot across at least 74 countries for over 12 hours. The disruption has impacted various sectors including healthcare, transportation, and government services, causing specific issues such as "code grey" infrastructure failures at Unity Health Toronto and…

Global Microsoft outage stretches into 2nd day →3 articles from CBC on this story
City A.M.13 Nov

A global Microsoft outage beginning on Thursday evening disrupted critical services like Outlook and Teams, causing significant productivity losses for British companies including Asda, Natwest, and Great Western Railway. While Asda has restored its operations, some experts warn that the outage could become one of the most economically damaging technology failures in history, potentially costing businesses billions…

Asda and Natwest hit as Microsoft outage sparks ‘bad day for UK PLC’ →3 articles from City A.M. on this story
CBS News13 Nov

This report provides a brief news update on an ongoing widespread Microsoft 365 outage. The disruption currently impacts workers who rely on Microsoft's services, including email and other related functions. The text does not provide specific numbers or a timeline for the outage.

Widespread Microsoft 365 outage continues, impacting email and other services →3 articles from CBS News on this story
Washington Examiner13 Nov

Microsoft issued a statement on Friday morning confirming that there is no evidence of malicious activity related to a global outage affecting Outlook and other Office 365 applications. The company stated it will continue to treat the incident with urgency while preparing a Post-Incident Report to identify the root cause and subsequent defense-in-depth actions. The report focuses specifically on the company's…

Microsoft confirms ‘no evidence of malicious activity’ in widespread outage of Outlook →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
New York Post13 Nov

Microsoft reported that its services are returning to normal following a historic global outage that began around midday Thursday and disrupted millions of users, including government workers, hospital employees, and students. The company clarified that the issue was a technical failure not related to cyberattacks or AI agents, though the outage affected Microsoft’s Copilot assistant and caused partners OpenAI and…

Microsoft says service is returning to normal, AI not to blame for ‘historic’ outage →2 articles from New York Post on this story
ABC News (US)12 Nov

Microsoft reported issues with users accessing their Exchange Online mailboxes and experiencing problems with Microsoft Teams on Thursday. The company initially posted about the disruptions on social media, identifying a possible cause and working towards a fix. Updates indicated that Teams functionality was restored, but issues with Exchange Online mailboxes continued to affect users globally. Microsoft emphasized…

Outlook outage: Microsoft reports 'issues' with Teams and email →
Reason12 Nov

Stanford University is experiencing a service disruption affecting Microsoft Office 365 email and related services, such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online, starting from 9:53 AM on November 12, 2026. The university’s IT department is monitoring the situation and will provide further updates by 1:30 PM. Other services with email integration, including page to email, Mailman, and Cardinal Fax, are also…

Living Today Without Email—Like Animals! →
The Daily Wire12 Nov

Microsoft faced a significant outage on Thursday affecting its Microsoft 365 suite, including Outlook email and Teams collaboration tools, with nearly 130,000 reported issues on Downdetector. The company started experiencing problems accessing Exchange Online shortly before 1 p.m. ET and was working to restart servers and revert recent configuration updates to restore service.

Microsoft Outage Disrupts Email, Workplace Apps →
NPR13 Nov

On Thursday, a significant outage affected Microsoft services including Outlook, causing issues for approximately 130,000 users as reported on Downdetector. Problems included difficulties sending and receiving emails and loading inboxes, alongside issues with Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 applications. Microsoft acknowledged the disruptions and identified them as stemming from an elevated load on…

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps →
The Dispatch13 Nov

This piece is a humorous observation rather than a news report on Nvidia. It notes that Microsoft Outlook and Teams experienced a service outage on Thursday due to reported connectivity errors. The text does not provide any specific numbers or details regarding Nvidia's leadership or future plans.

Jensen Huang Is Out. What’s Next for Nvidia? →
Time13 Nov

A massive Microsoft service outage affecting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot persisted into a second day, disrupting communication for governments, businesses, and healthcare providers globally. The incident impacted major entities including the UK government, the National Health Service, U.S. municipal governments in Florida and Texas, and Australian federal agencies like the ASIO. While Microsoft reported "encouraging…

Microsoft Struggles to Repair Worldwide Outage. Here's What You Need to Know →
Daily Caller13 Nov

Microsoft reported on November 13, 2026, that email backlogs are approaching normal levels following a nearly day-long outage that disrupted Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 services. The outage affected more than 130,000 Outlook users, and while the company found no evidence of malicious activity, this marks the fourth major outage for the company in 2026. The report focuses on the ongoing recovery…

Microsoft Says Email Backlog ‘Approaching Normal’ After Outage Paralyzes Outlook →
Semafor13 Nov

Microsoft reported progress in restoring services after a Thursday outage impacted Outlook, Teams, and Copilot across more than 70 countries. The disruption forced schools and agencies in Australia and Japan to go analog, while UK police departments advised the public to avoid using online crime submission forms. The piece frames the event as a cautionary tale about the global reliance on a few companies as single…

Microsoft reports progress in restoring service after global outage →

Analysis

Agreed

AI · cited, from two or more outlets

  • The outage affected a wide range of Microsoft 365 offerings that interact with Exchange Online and email services.45
  • Services including Outlook, Teams, and AI assistant Copilot were reported to be down.45
Quoted from the coverage (4)

OpenAI and Anthropic each reported that they were facing problems connecting with Microsoft 365 tools, underscoring the ripple effects of outages as more people use artificial intelligence platforms to interact with other companies’ software.

11 outlets

“We are seeing broad recovery and stability across our services,” Microsoft said on social media.

10 outlets

Microsoft has insisted that the outages did not appear to be the result of a cyber attack

9 outlets

On Wall Street, Workhorse Group, an industrial manufacturer, rescheduled its Q3 earnings call that was scheduled for Thursday afternoon because of the outage.

8 outlets

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • ABC News (US) focused on the initial report of issues with Teams and email, while Toronto Star highlighted the global impact on companies and governments.14
  • Global News emphasized Microsoft's struggle to restore services, while The Globe and Mail discussed the impact on workplace productivity and public institutions.56
Attributed to a source4
Stated as fact23
The headlines (27)

Outlook outage: Microsoft reports 'issues' with Teams and email ABC News · attributed to a source

Microsoft users report outages amid tech giant 'connectivity issues' BBC · attributed to a source

Widespread outage hits Microsoft platforms including Outlook, thousands report issues NBC News · attributed to a source

Outlook 'is down': Tens of thousands of users report website, login and app issues Daily Mail · attributed to a source

A Microsoft 365 outage is hitting users in regions around the world Global News · stated as fact

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps Toronto Star · stated as fact

Microsoft 365 disruption impacts Outlook, email services for users nationwide Just the News · stated as fact

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft and OpenAI The Independent · stated as fact

Breaking: Microsoft platforms suffering widespread outages, including Outlook ABC News (Australia) · stated as fact

Microsoft 365 hit by massive outage across the Americas Toronto Sun · stated as fact

Living Today Without Email—Like Animals! Reason · stated as fact

Microsoft hit by widespread outage Sydney Morning Herald · stated as fact

Microsoft ‘restarting’ as outage impacts global users, with Outlook and Teams affected The Guardian · stated as fact

Microsoft outage hits tens of thousands of users Al Jazeera · stated as fact

Major outage hits Microsoft Outlook; Singapore users affected The Straits Times · stated as fact

Microsoft Outage Disrupts Email, Workplace Apps The Daily Wire · stated as fact

Widespread outages reported across Microsoft apps CBC · stated as fact

Outage hits Microsoft Outlook, impacting more than 120,000 users Washington Examiner · stated as fact

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps NPR · stated as fact

Microsoft 365 outage drags on as company observes ‘limited recovery’ The Hindu · stated as fact

Microsoft outage drags on for hours, disrupting Outlook, Teams for businesses and governments Dawn · stated as fact

Microsoft outage LIVE: Outlook, hotmail and Teams down for London users with fix ‘not going as expected’ Evening Standard · stated as fact

Microsoft struggling to restore Outlook and Teams after global outage City A.M. · stated as fact

Microsoft platforms including Outlook, Teams down as tech giant struggles to fix outage New York Post · stated as fact

Microsoft battling major worldwide outage CBS News · stated as fact

Microsoft outage hits companies and governments worldwide The Globe and Mail · stated as fact

Jensen Huang Is Out. What’s Next for Nvidia? The Dispatch · stated as fact

Words to watch (4)

First Thing: Global Microsoft outage chaos as tech firm says there are ‘signs of stabilisation’ The Guardian

Microsoft meltdown: Caused by AI? A cyber attack? Your questions answered Daily Mail

Microsoft 'deeply sorry' as outage triggers global chaos Dawn

What is causing the Microsoft outage? Experts wade in on tech collapse causing global chaos Evening Standard

How it changed

  1. 12 Nov

    A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook overnight, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant’s suite of apps.

    22 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald
  2. 13 Nov

    The company added that it was “not aware” of any malicious activity that was causing the outage.

    9 outlets · New York Post
  3. 14 Nov

    Councils said some services had been affected, while National Rail said customers had been unable to access email tickets.

    2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 134 articles

Where to start Microsoft hit by global outages: What happened and why? Al Jazeera

Suggested from 26 outlets (6 usually left of the middle, 14 middle, 6 right of it): the fullest account of the event, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

  • 14 Nov Microsoft says consumer products services recovered; still monitoring enterprise servicesMicrosoft reported that its consumer products services fully recovered at 4:10 p.m. UTC on Friday, November 13, 2026, while enterprise Microsoft 365 services showed only sustained recovery. The company is currently monitoring a backlog of accrued email messages before declaring the enterprise issue resolved. This update emphasizes that Microsoft is conducting an extended monitoring period due to the severity of the…The Hindu
  • 14 Nov How Microsoft’s Outlook outage liberated workers, but hobbled public institutionsThis analysis explores how a Microsoft service outage beginning around midday on Thursday in Canada disrupted communications for millions of people, including schools, hospitals, police, and government offices. While the outage hampered productivity for public institutions, the piece highlights a counter-perspective from Professor Fenwick McKelvey, who suggests the temporary silence of email provided workers with a…The Globe and Mail
  • 14 Nov Microsoft ‘deeply sorry’ for global disruption that could have billion-dollar impact on AustraliaMicrosoft issued a public apology for a technical outage that lasted approximately 18 hours starting on a Friday morning, affecting millions of users and organizations globally. Experts warn the disruption could cause billions of dollars in damage to the Australian economy and potentially force small businesses to close due to a lack of fallback systems. The Australian Computer Society is using the event to call for…The Guardian
  • 14 Nov Microsoft Outage LIVE: Microsoft apologises as global service outage easesMicrosoft is recovering services following a widespread global outage on November 14, 2026, that disrupted government and private sector operations. While the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office resolved issues with its online bond payment system and cities like Jacksonville, Austin, and Dallas reported gradual recoveries, some Japanese companies were forced to use fax machines and telephone lines to conduct business…The Hindu
  • 14 Nov Microsoft scrambles to recover after massive outageMicrosoft is currently attempting to recover from a massive outage that the company attributes to a technical issue rather than a cyberattack or artificial intelligence. The company reports that it does not yet have a timeline for a full recovery. This report by NBC News focuses on the company's scramble to address the disruption and its official explanation for the cause.NBC News
  • 14 Nov Microsoft services begin recovering after global outageMicrosoft services began recovering on Friday following a global outage that disrupted Outlook and Teams in more than 70 countries. The outage impacted essential infrastructure, including courts, pharmacies, and government agencies. Microsoft attributed the disruption to an elevated load and explicitly ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the incident.Al Jazeera
  • 14 Nov Microsoft glitch exposes Britain's reliance on a tiny number of US tech giants on the day digital doom stared us in the faceA software bug struck Microsoft's Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams at approximately 6 p.m. on a Thursday, causing an outage that affected up to 430 million users across 74 countries. The meltdown disrupted essential British infrastructure, including 47 NHS trusts, 25 police force areas, and 116 schools, forcing some organizations to revert to paper records and fax machines. This analysis frames the incident as a…Daily Mail
  • 14 Nov Inside Microsoft’s rush to get back online after a Global OutageThis report describes the internal and external response to a massive Microsoft outage on November 12 that disabled email and services like Teams and Copilot for hospitals, schools, and government offices. Microsoft executives and engineers spent hours triaging the issue, which they identified as a result of a recent network upgrade that shut down servers and forced a gradual, staged restoration to avoid…The Straits Times
  • 13 Nov The Microsoft outage wasn't quite the disaster movie we'd feared, but next time it could be so different: GUY ADAMSThis opinion piece analyzes a major Microsoft outage on a Thursday that disrupted the Outlook email service for approximately 430 million people across nearly every country. While the author notes that the practical consequences were relatively minor—such as GP surgeries facing disruptions and a Manchester jury being sent home—the incident logged 140,000 reported faults in 74 countries within hours. The author…Daily Mail
  • 13 Nov Microsoft’s global outage and fixes: What we knowMicrosoft reported that widespread outages affecting its Outlook, Teams, and Copilot services across more than 70 countries on Thursday were caused by a technical issue during a network capacity upgrade. The company confirmed there was no evidence of cyberactivity, noting that the disruption impacted millions of users including the UK's National Health Service and the US House of Representatives. While Microsoft is…Sydney Morning Herald
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  • 13 Nov Microsoft ‘deeply sorry’ for disruption caused by major global outageMicrosoft reported a major global outage beginning at 6pm GMT on Thursday that disrupted services including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot. The technology giant attributed the incident to a technical issue during a network capacity upgrade rather than a cyber attack, with over 130,000 users in the US reporting issues at its peak. The outage forced the UK Government and NHS England to activate contingency measures…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 14, 2026This news compilation reports on five distinct global events, including a major Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage on November 3 that disrupted essential communications for hundreds of millions of users and various government agencies. The report also covers a nationwide grounding of all departing flights in the United States on November 13 due to an air traffic control communications failure, which resulted in…The Straits Times
  • 13 Nov Microsoft says online services including Outlook were not disrupted by AI or hackMicrosoft confirmed on Friday that a technical issue, rather than a hack or rogue AI, caused an outage for online consumer services including Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams. The disruption began on Thursday and impacted users throughout the workday and into the evening as the company worked to resolve an issue introduced during a network capacity upgrade. While Microsoft reported that services were recovering, reports…Just the News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage after almost 24 hours of disruptionMicrosoft issued an apology for a global technical outage that disrupted services like Outlook and Teams for nearly 24 hours across more than 70 countries. The issue, which affected over 430 million users, originated from a network capacity upgrade and impacted diverse entities ranging from the Japanese government and the UK's NHS to schools, hospitals, and private businesses. The report highlights the wide-ranging…BBC
  • 13 Nov Microsoft says services still returning amid widespread outageMicrosoft reported that its 365 services, including Outlook and Teams, are gradually recovering more than 24 hours after a massive global outage began on Thursday. The disruption affected users in 74 countries and was attributed to overloaded servers rather than a cyberattack, impacting over 450 million commercial subscribers. This report highlights the severe communication risks posed by heavy reliance on a few…Al Jazeera
  • 13 Nov How Microsoft outage shows risk of tech monopolies: ‘We were just helpless’This analysis explores how a global Microsoft outage affecting services like Outlook, Teams, and Copilot highlighted Canada's vulnerability due to its heavy reliance on a single U.S. tech provider. The outage impacted businesses and the federal government across regions from North America to the Asia Pacific, affecting a platform with nearly half a billion paid subscriptions as of January. Experts in the piece argue…Global News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft says online services including Outlook were not disrupted by AI or hackMicrosoft clarified on Friday that a widespread outage affecting consumer services like Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams was caused by a technical issue during a network capacity upgrade rather than a cyberattack or rogue AI. The outage persisted through the entire workday and evening on Thursday, impacting multiple platforms including Microsoft 365 for the web and OneNote. The company reported that while they have…Just the News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage, reports 'broad recovery' of servicesMicrosoft issued a public apology after a global technical outage affecting products like Outlook and Teams disrupted healthcare, corporate earnings, and school communications in 74 countries and territories. The company attributed the failure to "elevated load" on its infrastructure following a network capacity upgrade, explicitly ruling out any cyber or AI-related malicious activity as the cause. While Microsoft…ABC News (AU)
  • 13 Nov Microsoft says major outage was due to 'a network capacity upgrade'Microsoft attributes a widespread, ongoing outage to a network capacity upgrade rather than a cyberattack. The report highlights how the ongoing issue is currently affecting businesses on a global scale. The piece serves as a discussion between NBC News and TechRadar regarding the real-world impact of the service disruption.NBC News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft says service is returning to normal, AI not to blame for ‘historic’ outageMicrosoft reported that its services are returning to normal following a historic global outage that began around midday Thursday and disrupted millions of users, including government workers, hospital employees, and students. The company clarified that the issue was a technical failure not related to cyberattacks or AI agents, though the outage affected Microsoft’s Copilot assistant and caused partners OpenAI and…New York Post
  • 13 Nov Microsoft 'deeply sorry' as outage triggers global chaosMicrosoft issued a public apology on Friday after a technical outage beginning Thursday disrupted products like Outlook and Copilot across 74 countries and territories. The company attributed the failure to "elevated load" on its infrastructure rather than cyber or AI activity, while reporting a broad recovery of services as of Friday. The outage caused specific disruptions including a halt in New Zealand visa…Dawn
  • 13 Nov Early lunch, more chatter: Microsoft outage brings workers to a standstillThis first-person account describes how a Microsoft outage on Thursday disrupted the workday of Madison Smith and her colleagues in Vancouver. The report focuses on the personal impact of the technical failure, noting that email bouncebacks and app errors forced employees to take an early lunch and slowed down productivity. Smith, a mechanical engineer-in-training, specifically details how the continued outage…Toronto Star
  • 13 Nov Social media reacts to the global Microsoft outageMicrosoft platforms, including Outlook, experienced a widespread global outage on November 12 that caused users to encounter errors across the suite of apps. The report focuses on the public's social media reactions to the technical failures and the loss of email functionality. No specific numbers regarding the volume of affected users or the duration of the outage are provided in the text.The Globe and Mail
  • 13 Nov Microsoft says Outlook services nearing ‘normal levels’ after outage disrupts courts, NHS and emergency servicesMicrosoft reported that its email services are approaching normal levels following a global outage that began on Thursday evening and affected products including Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft 365. The disruption impacted major UK institutions such as the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, the Supreme Court, and various NHS trusts, with some court systems experiencing significant delays. While Microsoft stated…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft ‘deeply sorry’ for disruption caused by major global outageMicrosoft issued a formal apology on Friday after a technical issue during a network capacity upgrade caused a major global outage beginning at 6pm GMT on Thursday. The outage impacted millions of users, with Downdetector recording over 130,000 reports of Outlook issues in the US and causing disruptions to Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other services like ChatGPT and Claude. While UK government officials and the NHS…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov No emails, no problem? Workers joke about Microsoft outageWorkers around the world are finding humor in a global Microsoft outage that disrupted Outlook, Teams, and Copilot services in 74 countries. While some employees joked about enjoying an unexpected break from their inboxes, the technical disruption has also impacted businesses, governments, and health services. The reporting focuses on the contrasting reactions of workers who are using the downtime as a source of…Al Jazeera
  • 13 Nov Microsoft went down and social media had a field day: ‘Take your time’A massive outage of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and AI Copilot disrupted hospitals, airports, schools, and government offices globally from Washington to Tokyo. The disruption affected nearly 500 million users and occurred over a two-day period ending Friday, during which Microsoft reported improvements in service availability but acknowledged lingering intermittent issues. This report focuses on the cultural reaction…The Independent
  • 13 Nov Microsoft reports progress in restoring service after global outageMicrosoft reported progress in restoring services after a Thursday outage impacted Outlook, Teams, and Copilot across more than 70 countries. The disruption forced schools and agencies in Australia and Japan to go analog, while UK police departments advised the public to avoid using online crime submission forms. The piece frames the event as a cautionary tale about the global reliance on a few companies as single…Semafor
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage 'stark reminder' of how much we rely on techA technical failure caused a Microsoft 365 outage lasting more than 22 hours, disrupting services like Outlook for approximately 430 million users across more than 70 countries. The incident impacted diverse entities including the US House of Representatives, Australian intelligence agencies, Singaporean courts, and Indian airline support desks. This report analyzes the event as a "stark reminder" of society's heavy…BBC
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage shakes up companies, schools and local governments across USA widespread Microsoft Outlook outage beginning around 1 p.m. ET on Thursday disrupted services for businesses, schools, and government agencies across the United States. The outage affected critical functions such as bond payments at a Colorado detention facility, emergency management communications in Texas, and water bill payments in Maryland. Educational institutions and congressional offices faced significant…The Guardian
  • 13 Nov E-mail services restored to Toronto hospitals after Microsoft outage caused some disruptionsToronto hospitals and various public services are experiencing a return to normal e-mail operations following a global Microsoft 365 outage that affected Outlook, Teams, and Copilot. While health networks like Unity Health Toronto, University Health Network, and Sunnybrook Hospital reported delays in staff communications on Thursday, all institutions confirmed that patient and resident care remained unaffected…The Globe and Mail
  • 13 Nov Microsoft Says Email Backlog ‘Approaching Normal’ After Outage Paralyzes OutlookMicrosoft reported on November 13, 2026, that email backlogs are approaching normal levels following a nearly day-long outage that disrupted Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 services. The outage affected more than 130,000 Outlook users, and while the company found no evidence of malicious activity, this marks the fourth major outage for the company in 2026. The report focuses on the ongoing recovery…Daily Caller
  • 13 Nov Estate agents and home movers navigate Microsoft outage on ‘unlucky’ Friday 13Estate agents, lenders, and conveyancers used phone calls and manual communication to navigate a global Microsoft outage that disrupted house completion systems on Friday the 13th. While the outage caused some temporary delays, property professionals reported using backup plans and purpose-built portals to keep business moving as close to normal as possible. Rightmove data from 1995 to the present shows that the…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Outlook, Microsoft 365 seeing ‘improvements’ amid global outageMicrosoft reported that it is making progress in restoring workplace platforms like Outlook and Teams following a massive global outage that began around 12 p.m. ET on Thursday. The outage reached 74 countries and territories within an hour, impacting tens of millions of users and causing infrastructure failures at organizations such as Unity Health Toronto and VIA Rail. Microsoft identified the root cause as a…Toronto Sun
  • 13 Nov 'Is it a mere coincidence? I don't think so': Social media users joke the Microsoft outage is linked to wacky 1960 study claiming 'doomsday' will occur on November 13, 2026This article reports on social media users who are jokingly linking a recent global Microsoft outage to a 1960 study that predicted a "doomsday" apocalypse on November 13, 2026. The 1960 study by Heinz von Foerster and his students suggested that human population growth would lead to self-annihilation, a theory that has since been debunked due to errors in the original birth rate calculations. The piece focuses on…Daily Mail
  • 13 Nov Faxes, phones and Bluetooth: Microsoft outage forces businesses to find fixesA worldwide Microsoft outage on Friday disrupted Outlook, Teams, and Copilot services for millions of users, including major banks, shipping firms, and insurers. While Microsoft reported that the issue was caused by server problems rather than malicious activity, the disruption forced institutions like Euronext and Aviva to revert to telephones, Bluetooth, and fax machines to conduct business. The reporting…Dawn
  • 13 Nov Widespread Microsoft 365 outage continues, impacting email and other servicesThis report provides a brief news update on an ongoing widespread Microsoft 365 outage. The disruption currently impacts workers who rely on Microsoft's services, including email and other related functions. The text does not provide specific numbers or a timeline for the outage.CBS News
  • 13 Nov Eye Opener: Microsoft Outlook email outageThis analysis reports that Microsoft is currently working to resolve a global outage affecting Outlook 365. The text does not provide specific dates, geographic locations, or numerical data regarding the scope of the disruption. The piece frames the technical failure as the primary significant news event of the day.CBS News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft says ‘improvements’ for Outlook in North America, EuropeMicrosoft reported on Friday that it is seeing improvements to Outlook and other services following a global outage that lasted more than 12 hours. The disruption, which originated from server issues and affected services like Teams and Copilot, prompted over 130,000 reports of problems in the U.S. at its peak and forced various government agencies and businesses to halt essential functions. While Microsoft noted…Dawn
  • 13 Nov Microsoft Struggles to Repair Worldwide Outage. Here's What You Need to KnowA massive Microsoft service outage affecting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot persisted into a second day, disrupting communication for governments, businesses, and healthcare providers globally. The incident impacted major entities including the UK government, the National Health Service, U.S. municipal governments in Florida and Texas, and Australian federal agencies like the ASIO. While Microsoft reported "encouraging…Time
  • 13 Nov Scottish Government activates resilience operations after Microsoft outageThe Scottish Government activated a resilience operation on Friday to assess the impact of a global Microsoft Cloud Services outage that began on Thursday evening. The outage has disrupted emails and online forms for various public services, including Police Scotland, NHS Grampian, and multiple local councils such as those in Edinburgh, East Lothian, and the Scottish Borders. While Microsoft reported early signs of…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft confirms ‘no evidence of malicious activity’ in widespread outage of OutlookMicrosoft issued a statement on Friday morning confirming that there is no evidence of malicious activity related to a global outage affecting Outlook and other Office 365 applications. The company stated it will continue to treat the incident with urgency while preparing a Post-Incident Report to identify the root cause and subsequent defense-in-depth actions. The report focuses specifically on the company's…Washington Examiner
  • 13 Nov The Latest: Microsoft says recovery efforts are making progress on worldwide outageThis first-person account describes the global outage of Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot, which began on Thursday and persisted into Friday the 13th. While Microsoft reported early stabilization and capacity improvements for its 450 million paid commercial subscriptions, various organizations reported ongoing disruptions to emails, crime reporting systems, and prescription services. The…Toronto Star
  • 13 Nov Hours-long Microsoft outage disrupts businesses, governments globallyA more than 12-hour outage of Microsoft Outlook and Teams on Friday disrupted global communications for businesses and governments, impacting agencies in Australia, Japan, and the United States. The incident, which Microsoft attributed to server issues rather than malicious activity, saw Downdetector track over 130,000 reports of Outlook problems in the US at its peak. The report highlights how the disruption halted…Dawn
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage could cause issues for those moving home on ‘unlucky’ Friday 13A global Microsoft outage on Friday 13 could cause communication delays and stress for individuals completing house sales during the move. While a Rightmove analysis of Land Registry data from 1995 to the present shows that the 13th is typically the quietest day for completions, property experts warn that the lack of email may hinder final-stage coordination. The reporting highlights that while many agents and…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft shares pressured on Friday as traders weigh outage’s impactMicrosoft shares dropped approximately 6.4 percent to US$516 on Friday morning as a global outage disrupted services including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot. The report also highlights Nvidia's stock volatility following the resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang, whose departure after national security concerns has prompted investors to reassess the company's role in the AI industry. Beyond tech fluctuations, the…Global News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft Scrambles to Find Fix Massive Global OutageMicrosoft's servers experienced a massive outage on Thursday afternoon, disrupting workplaces, government agencies, and schools globally. The downtime affected the entire Microsoft product suite, including Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and SharePoint. This report from NBC’s Christine Romans focuses on the tech giant's ongoing struggle to identify and implement a fix for the widespread failure.NBC News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft continues struggle to restore services as outage moves into second dayMicrosoft is working to resolve a widespread outage affecting services such as Outlook, Teams, and the AI assistant Copilot that entered its second day on Friday. The issue impacted approximately 130,000 users across dozens of countries on Thursday, affecting a global user base of over 430 million Microsoft 365 app users. The report focuses on the company's ongoing engineering efforts to restore infrastructure…Just the News
  • 13 Nov Asda and Natwest hit as Microsoft outage sparks ‘bad day for UK PLC’A global Microsoft outage beginning on Thursday evening disrupted critical services like Outlook and Teams, causing significant productivity losses for British companies including Asda, Natwest, and Great Western Railway. While Asda has restored its operations, some experts warn that the outage could become one of the most economically damaging technology failures in history, potentially costing businesses billions…City A.M.
  • 13 Nov Microsoft struggles to restore email and other services in a global outageMicrosoft is struggling to restore global access to Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, and the Copilot AI assistant, following a widespread outage on Friday. The company, which serves over 450 million paid commercial subscriptions, reported that while it is seeing early stabilization and incremental improvements in several workloads, service health remains variable and capacity has not yet returned to…Global News
  • 13 Nov Is Microsoft Outlook back? Tech giant says services ‘being restored’ after global outageMicrosoft is gradually restoring email, Teams, and Copilot AI services following a global outage that caused widespread disruption beginning late Thursday. While Downdetector reported issues in 74 countries and Outlook reports peaked at over 2,000 times their normal level, executive vice-president Charles Lamanna stated there is no evidence of a cyber attack. The outage has forced the NHS to use paper records and…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Global Microsoft outage stretches into 2nd dayA massive Microsoft outage, attributed to server problems rather than malicious activity, has disrupted Microsoft 365 services like Outlook, Teams, and Copilot across at least 74 countries for over 12 hours. The disruption has impacted various sectors including healthcare, transportation, and government services, causing specific issues such as "code grey" infrastructure failures at Unity Health Toronto and…CBC
  • 13 Nov GPs, police and pharmacies among UK services affected by Microsoft outageA global Microsoft outage caused by high server stress has disrupted essential UK services, including the NHS, police forces, schools, and local councils. While 430 million people worldwide use the affected Outlook, Teams, and Copilot tools, the specific timeline for full restoration remains unclear. The report highlights a serious impact on healthcare, where the inability to refer patient details has created…BBC
  • 13 Nov Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the worldAt least 74 countries have experienced widespread disruptions to Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, Outlook, and Copilot, since the outage was detected on Thursday. The report details how the technical failure has halted work for US House of Representatives staff, delayed court communications in Texas and Los Angeles, and caused a "code grey" infrastructure failure at a Toronto healthcare network. The article…BBC
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage chaos paralyzes US, as city governments seize up and jail stops releasing inmatesA massive Microsoft outage beginning Thursday impacted 74 countries and territories, causing city governments and court systems across the US to seize up. The disruption specifically forced the Arapahoe County Detention Facility to halt the online release of inmates because bond payments could not be verified through Outlook email notifications. Microsoft attributed the failure to an elevated load on server…Daily Mail
  • 13 Nov Microsoft gradually restores services after major global outageMicrosoft is gradually restoring email, Teams, and Copilot services following a major global outage that began around 6pm on Thursday. The disruption affected users in 74 countries, with reports of Outlook issues peaking at more than 2,000 times their normal level and over 130,000 users reporting problems in the US alone. This report covers the widespread impact on essential services, noting that the UK government…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov You haven’t got mail: Global Microsoft outage disrupts servicesA global Microsoft outage occurred on November 13, 2026, disrupting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot services across 74 countries. The report focuses on the widespread impact of the technical failure on work emails and collaborative tools for users worldwide. It characterizes the event as a major service disruption affecting a vast geographic range of users.Al Jazeera
  • 13 Nov The Microsoft outage means no incessant email chimes or message pings, but still we stayed onlineA global Microsoft 365 outage spanning from Thursday into Friday the 13th disrupted essential workplace tools for a potential number of users as high as 450 million. This first-person account explores how the "e-silence" of missing email chimes and notifications led many people to remain online and tethered to their devices rather than taking a physical break. The author describes a cycle of constant refreshing and…Toronto Star
  • 13 Nov Microsoft gradually restores services after major global outageMicrosoft is gradually restoring services like Outlook and Teams following a major global outage that began around 6pm on Thursday. The disruption affected millions of users across 74 countries, with reports of Outlook issues peaking at over 2,000 times their normal level in some areas and over 130,000 reports in the US. This report details the widespread operational impact on public services, including the NHS and…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Watch: How a server outage took down Microsoft Teams and OutlookA BBC technology report explains that a Microsoft server outage is currently disrupting services such as Teams, Outlook, and the Copilot AI software. Microsoft attributed the issue to higher-than-usual stress on its servers and stated that systems are beginning to show early signs of stabilization while a fix is being implemented. The report focuses on the technical cause of the outage and the current status of the…BBC
  • 13 Nov Microsoft continues struggle to restore services as outage moves into second dayMicrosoft is working to resolve a global outage affecting services like Outlook, Teams, and the Copilot AI assistant that persisted into a second day on Friday. The disruption impacted a user base of over 430 million people, with Downdetector recording approximately 130,000 users from dozens of countries reporting Outlook access issues on Thursday. The report focuses on the company's ongoing efforts to restore…Just the News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage continues into second day, hitting services around the worldMicrosoft is currently working to resolve a major multi-day outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot, for both business and consumer users globally. Downdetector reported nearly 130,000 problems with Outlook from U.S. users in one hour, while outages impacted governments and businesses across Asia, Europe, and Australia. The report highlights the practical disruptions caused by…Toronto Sun
  • 13 Nov Scottish Government activates resilience operations after Microsoft outageThe Scottish Government activated a resilience operation on Friday to assess the impacts of a global Microsoft Cloud Services outage that began late Thursday. The outage has disrupted email and online form access for various public services, including Police Scotland, NHS Grampian, and local authorities like the City of Edinburgh Council. While Justice Secretary Neil Gray stated that government operations remain…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov First Thing: Global Microsoft outage chaos as tech firm says there are ‘signs of stabilisation’A global outage of Microsoft systems affected millions of users for over 12 hours on Thursday and Friday, disrupting services like Microsoft Teams and Outlook for a significant portion of the 430 million Microsoft 365 app users. The company reported early signs of stabilization and stated there were no indications of a cyber-attack during the failure. This news brief focuses on the technical recovery efforts and the…The Guardian
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage could cause issues for those moving home on ‘unlucky’ Friday 13A global Microsoft outage may cause communication delays for people completing home moves on Friday the 13th, a date Rightmove identifies as the quietest day of the month for property completions. While property experts note that many firms use purpose-built portals unaffected by the outage, the lack of email access could cause stress and force agents and lenders to rely on phone calls or manual communication. The…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Live: Microsoft struggles to restore services as outage hits global usersThis live news update reports on a global service outage affecting Microsoft users worldwide. Microsoft has acknowledged the widespread disruption and admitted that efforts to restore the services are not proceeding as expected. The report focuses on the ongoing struggle to resolve the technical issues as they impact international users.Al Jazeera
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage could cause issues for those moving home on ‘unlucky’ Friday 13A global Microsoft outage may cause temporary delays and stress for people completing house sales on Friday the 13th due to disrupted email communications. While a property expert notes that many agents and lenders use unaffected purpose-built portals, some movers may face issues while contingency methods are established. Data from the Land Registry analyzed by Rightmove reveals that the 13th is generally the…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage leaves courts and Whitehall in the darkA global Microsoft outage lasting nearly 17 hours across Britain and Europe has paralyzed UK government departments, courts, and NHS services by knocking out Outlook, Teams, and Copilot. The disruption has prevented the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary from delivering civil court judgments on Friday morning, potentially delaying some decisions until Monday, while police forces like the Metropolitan Police warned that…City A.M.
  • 13 Nov Jensen Huang Is Out. What’s Next for Nvidia?This piece is a humorous observation rather than a news report on Nvidia. It notes that Microsoft Outlook and Teams experienced a service outage on Thursday due to reported connectivity errors. The text does not provide any specific numbers or details regarding Nvidia's leadership or future plans.The Dispatch
  • 13 Nov Watch: 'I feel it's a sign of what's to come' - office workers on Microsoft disruptionThis report features a first-person account of how a global Microsoft outage is affecting office workers, specifically focusing on two insurance brokers in London. The outage has disrupted tools such as Outlook, Teams, and Copilot for more than 430 million known users worldwide. The piece highlights the real-world consequences of the technical failure, with the interviewed workers describing the disruption as a sign…BBC
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage hits companies and governments worldwideA global Microsoft outage is impacting services such as Outlook and Teams, affecting users, companies, and government operations worldwide. Over 130,000 users reported issues on Thursday, and while the volume of reports has decreased, many users globally continue to experience problems. The Associated Press reports on the scale of the disruption and its ongoing status.The Globe and Mail
  • 13 Nov When will Outlook and Microsoft 365 be back up? Tech giant says it’s seeing ‘signs of stabilisation’Microsoft is working with urgency to resolve a global outage affecting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot that has disrupted services for millions of users across 74 countries. While the company reports early signs of stabilization and positive results from a server patch, service capacity remains below normal levels as traffic is carefully reintroduced. The outage peaked with over 130,000 reports in the US and a spike in…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outages extend into 2nd day, company not aware of malicious activityMicrosoft is currently managing a multi-day outage affecting a wide range of Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot, which impact over 430 million users globally. The company reports that there is no evidence of malicious activity and is using a measured approach to repair infrastructure, though early stabilization efforts have not yet resulted in a full resolution. The report highlights the…CBC
  • 13 Nov What is causing the Microsoft outage? Experts wade in on tech collapse causing global chaosThis news report examines the widespread Microsoft outage that affected services including Teams, Copilot, and Outlook, causing global disruption and impacting various governments. Microsoft executive Vice President Charles Lamanna confirmed that the outage was not a cyber attack but rather a result of overloaded servers that crashed despite multiple attempts to mitigate the issue. Technical experts interviewed in…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage could cause issues for those moving home on ‘unlucky’ Friday 13A Microsoft global outage is expected to cause potential stress and communication delays for individuals completing house sales on Friday the 13th. While many estate agents and lenders use unaffected purpose-built portals, property expert Ian Harris warns that the lack of email functionality could hinder the final stages of moving for some. Analysis from Rightmove based on Land Registry data since 1995 shows that…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Councils and public services hit by global Microsoft outageA global Microsoft outage beginning around 6 p.m. on Thursday night disrupted essential services in London, including schools, government sectors, and emergency services like the Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade. While Microsoft confirmed the issue was caused by overloaded servers rather than a cyber-security attack, the company admitted that efforts to resolve the problem were not progressing as…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov All the London institutions known to be disrupted by Microsoft outageThis report details a global Microsoft outage beginning around 6pm on Thursday that has disrupted essential services including Teams, Outlook, and Copilot. The outage, attributed to overloaded servers rather than a cyber-security attack, has impacted London's emergency services, schools, and government sectors, including the London Fire Brigade, the Metropolitan Police, and Parliament. While the London Fire Brigade…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft battling major worldwide outageMicrosoft is currently managing a global outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot, which has disrupted government operations, private companies, and AI platforms like OpenAI and Anthropic. While over 130,000 users reported issues on Downdetector during the peak of the disruption, the company stated that service health remains variable and capacity has not yet returned to…CBS News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage hits hospitals, GPs, schools and police across UKA global Microsoft outage starting late Thursday afternoon caused widespread and serious disruption to UK hospitals, GP surgeries, police forces, and schools. The outage prevented staff from accessing critical email and IT systems, resulting in cancelled meetings, delays in prescription processing, and warnings for patients to use telephones instead of email. While Microsoft's executive vice-president stated the…The Guardian
  • 13 Nov Microsoft seeing ‘signs of stabilisation’ in scramble to fix global outageMicrosoft is working to resolve a global outage that began late Thursday, impacting services like Outlook, Teams, and Copilot for users across 74 countries. While over 130,000 people in the US reported Outlook issues at its peak and reports exceeded normal levels by 2,000 times, the company reported early signs of stabilization and positive results from a server stability patch. The report focuses on the company's…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage: How to report crime as Met and other police force sites hit by collapseA global Microsoft service outage has affected over 70 countries, disrupting online crime reporting systems for several UK police forces including the Met, Dyfed-Powys, Hertfordshire, and Dorset. Because these websites are currently unable to receive online form submissions, the affected forces are directing the public to call 101 for non-emergency reports or 999 for immediate life-threatening emergencies. The…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Outlook not so good! Office workers show sense of humour as they react to Microsoft meltdown with hilarious memesThis article is a lighthearted commentary on the humorous reaction of office workers to a global Microsoft outage that has lasted more than 12 hours. The outage has impacted the Microsoft 365 suite, which is used by over 430 million people across governments, police forces, and private companies. The piece highlights how users have turned to social media to share memes, such as "Microsoft 364" and images of people…Daily Mail
  • 13 Nov Microsoft hit by global outages: What happened and why?Microsoft reported a global outage beginning around 16:00 GMT on Thursday that disrupted Outlook, Teams, and Copilot for users in 74 countries. While the company cited elevated server loads and unexpected server unavailability as the causes, Downdetector recorded at least 43,000 reports from 72 countries by Friday morning. This report highlights the widespread nature of the disruption, noting that government systems…Al Jazeera
  • 13 Nov Microsoft says efforts to fix global outage 'not going as expected' with millions impacted worldwideMicrosoft is struggling to resolve a massive global outage affecting platforms like Outlook, Teams, and Copilot across at least 74 countries starting around 6pm GMT on Thursday. While the company has not confirmed a specific number of impacted users out of its 430 million subscription members, the disruption has hindered governments, police forces, airlines, and the NHS in the UK. Microsoft reports that efforts to…Daily Mail
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage hits companies and governments worldwide as it struggles to restore servicesMicrosoft is experiencing a widespread outage affecting services like Outlook, Teams, and the Copilot AI assistant, impacting businesses and government operations globally. The company reported that more than 130,000 users on Downdetector flagged Outlook issues on Thursday, and it is currently using a "measured approach" to repair infrastructure while stating there is no evidence of a cyberattack. The report…Toronto Star
  • 13 Nov ‘Overloaded servers’ caused massive Microsoft outage, says computer expertMicrosoft experienced a massive global outage affecting services like Teams, Copilot, and Outlook, which impacted users and governments across the US, UK, India, Australia, and Japan. Microsoft executive Charles Lamanna confirmed that the disruptions were not caused by a cyber attack, while tech analyst Bob O'Donnell attributed the crash to overloaded servers. The company attempted to mitigate the issue by isolating…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft platforms including Outlook, Teams down as tech giant struggles to fix outageA major outage impacted Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook and Teams, across the United States, Australia, Japan, and India for approximately 12 hours. Downdetector recorded a peak of over 130,000 reports of Outlook problems in the US, affecting government agencies, major AI companies like OpenAI, and various airlines. The report highlights Microsoft's struggle to stabilize the infrastructure after initial…New York Post
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage gums up markets, forces traders to use phonesA severe Microsoft outage affecting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot has crippled communication workflows for global financial markets, forcing traders in Australia, Singapore, and Japan to revert to phones and fax machines. The disruption has caused delays in corporate disclosures, financing deals, and settlement confirmations while the tech giant struggled to restore access to flagship software. The report highlights…The Straits Times
  • 13 Nov Microsoft meltdown: Caused by AI? A cyber attack? Your questions answeredMicrosoft is currently working to resolve widespread outages affecting services including Teams, Outlook, Copilot, and various cloud products. The company determined the root cause was an internal server overload and traffic imbalance within Exchange Online, rather than a cyber attack or a direct failure of AI tools. While OpenAI and Anthropic reported issues with Microsoft connectors, the outage occurred because…Daily Mail
  • 13 Nov What happened overnight with the Microsoft global outageMicrosoft is currently struggling to resolve a global outage impacting services such as Teams, Outlook, and the AI software Copilot. A monitoring website reports that these connectivity problems are affecting users across 74 different countries. This piece is an explanatory report by Claire Keenan that synthesizes the known information regarding the scope and nature of the technical issues.BBC
  • 13 Nov Microsoft races to resolve global outage as fix not working ‘as expected’Microsoft is currently attempting to restore global services after a widespread outage began late Thursday afternoon left hundreds of thousands of users unable to access Outlook, Teams, and Copilot AI. While the company has tried to mitigate the issue by isolating infrastructure and shifting traffic, a statement confirmed that these fixes are not working as expected. Executive vice-president Charles Lamanna stated…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage hits companies and governments worldwide as it struggles to restore servicesMicrosoft experienced a massive, hours-long outage on Friday that disabled Outlook and Teams for global corporations, governments, and platforms like OpenAI and Anthropic. While Microsoft applied server updates, the company reported that these measures had not yet resulted in a sustained recovery of services. Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that the company believes the disruption was caused by a…The Independent
  • 13 Nov Microsoft says 'not aware of any malicious activity' causing Outlook outageMicrosoft reported that its Outlook and Teams services experienced a disruption lasting approximately 10 hours on Friday, affecting businesses and government agencies globally. While Downdetector tracked over 130,000 reports of Outlook problems in the US at its peak, Microsoft stated it was not aware of any malicious activity or cyberattacks causing the issue. The reporting highlights the technical struggle to…Dawn
  • 13 Nov Microsoft struggling to restore Outlook and Teams after global outageMicrosoft is struggling to restore Outlook, Teams, and Copilot services across 74 countries after a global outage lasted for more than 14 hours on Friday. The company attributed the issue to unexpectedly unavailable servers and reported nearly 140,000 concurrent problems with Outlook access as of Thursday evening. This report highlights the severe risks of global reliance on US tech providers, noting that the outage…City A.M.
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage live updates: Outlook, Teams, Copilot hit across the world as boss says it does not appear to be a cyber attackMicrosoft is experiencing a global outage impacting several of its most popular services, including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot. The disruption has affected organizations such as the Japanese government's information infrastructure, the US House of Representatives, and Australian government agencies, while also causing a canceled bond repurchase agreement and delayed financial results. A Microsoft executive stated…Daily Mail
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outages continue as tech giant works to restore servicesMicrosoft is currently working to restore services following a series of outages affecting products like Teams, Copilot, Outlook, and various Cloud services. Executive vice-president Charles Lamanna stated that there is no indication of a cyber attack, while OpenAI reported that Microsoft connectors are causing broken connections and malfunctioning tools. The company has attempted to mitigate the issues by isolating…Evening Standard
  • 13 Nov What we know about the global Microsoft outageA major global outage on Thursday impacted Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, and the Copilot artificial intelligence software. Downdetector recorded nearly 140,000 people across 74 countries reporting Outlook issues, while the outage also disrupted services for tech giants like OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as various government agencies. Microsoft attributed the disruptions to "elevated load" on…BBC
  • 13 Nov Microsoft is still DOWN: Firm says tools to fix global outage are 'not working as expected' with millions affected as Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, Copilot and OneDrive all hit
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  • 13 Nov How the Microsoft outage is affecting AustraliansThis analysis explores how a global Microsoft software outage disrupted essential services like Outlook, Teams, and Authenticator for Australian businesses, government agencies, and schools. While Microsoft reported a gradual recovery starting after 9am AEST, the company struggled to find a long-term fix as servers became overwhelmed by secure connection processes. The piece highlights the vulnerability of…ABC News (AU)
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage LIVE: Outlook, hotmail and Teams down for London users with fix ‘not going as expected’
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  • 13 Nov Microsoft 365 disruption impacts Outlook, email services for users nationwideMicrosoft 365 users across multiple regions experienced connectivity errors on Thursday that prevented them from accessing mailboxes or sending and receiving emails through Outlook. The disruption primarily affected Exchange Online, which is Microsoft's cloud-based email service used by businesses and organizations. Microsoft engineers identified that a portion of the company's infrastructure was experiencing…Just the News
  • 13 Nov Microsoft Outage: Why did Microsoft Outlook and other products go offline globally?Microsoft experienced a widespread global outage on Friday, November 13, 2026, that prevented users from accessing Outlook and various other Microsoft 365 workplace products. DownDetector reported that over 100,000 users initially filed complaints regarding the inaccessible email service, which particularly impacted Exchange Online services used for calendars and tasks. The report focuses on the resulting loss of…The Hindu
  • 13 Nov Outlook outage expected to cost Australian businesses billions of dollarsA widespread Microsoft outage beginning around 3:15 am AEDT has disrupted platforms like Outlook and SharePoint, leading experts to estimate a multi-billion dollar cost to Australian businesses. RSM Australia Risk Advisory partner Ashwin Pal notes that professional service firms could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour and warns that the impact will intensify as the US and Europe come online. The…ABC News (AU)
  • 13 Nov Microsoft Outage LIVE: Microsoft says steps to fix Outlook outage not going 'as expected'Microsoft is currently managing a global outage affecting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot across 74 countries and territories as of Friday, November 13, 2026. The company attributed the disruption to elevated infrastructure load, which resulted in over 100,000 initial complaints on DownDetector as users lost access to Exchange Online services. Microsoft reported that initial attempts to improve serviceability were not…The Hindu
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage drags on for hours, disrupting Outlook, Teams for businesses and governmentsMicrosoft services including Outlook and Teams experienced a global outage lasting approximately 10 hours on Friday, affecting government agencies and businesses across the US, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region. Downdetector tracked over 130,000 reports of Outlook problems in the US at its peak, while Microsoft acknowledged that issues with unexpectedly unavailable servers caused sustained traffic management…Dawn
  • 13 Nov ‘Looks like we’ll have to talk to people’: Australia sent back to time before email with major Microsoft outage
    The Guardian
  • 13 Nov Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft and OpenAIMicrosoft experienced a widespread outage on Thursday that disrupted Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft 365 for thousands of users, including impacts on integration connectors for OpenAI and Anthropic. Downdetector tracked nearly 130,000 reports of Outlook issues, 38,000 for Microsoft 365, and 4,500 for Teams starting around 1 p.m. ET. The report details Microsoft's technical response, which included pausing deployments…The Independent
  • 13 Nov Microsoft 365 outage drags on as company observes ‘limited recovery’Microsoft 365 experienced a global outage on November 12, 2026, affecting products including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot across 74 countries and territories. The company attributed the disruption to elevated infrastructure load, which led to approximately 130,000 reported Outlook issues in the United States shortly after 1 pm Eastern Time before numbers declined to 37,000 by 6 pm. This report focuses on Microsoft's…The Hindu
  • 13 Nov Outlook 'is down': Tens of thousands of users report website, login and app issuesMicrosoft Outlook experienced a major outage on Thursday that prevented tens of thousands of users from accessing websites, logins, and the app. Downdetector recorded over 65,000 reports of these issues by 6:10pm, with the disruption appearing particularly widespread in the Americas. The report highlights that while Microsoft investigated the Exchange Online mailbox issues, users also reported difficulties with…Daily Mail
  • 13 Nov Microsoft outage cuts Queensland Health from emails, TeamsA global Microsoft outage on a Friday morning disabled email, Teams, and Copilot platforms for Queensland government departments, including health, education, and local government. While 135,000 Queensland Health staff lost email access, Health and Ambulance Services Minister Tim Nicholls reported that emergency services, patient care, and Triple Zero remained unaffected. The report highlights the practical…Sydney Morning Herald
  • 13 Nov Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other appsOn Thursday, a significant outage affected Microsoft services including Outlook, causing issues for approximately 130,000 users as reported on Downdetector. Problems included difficulties sending and receiving emails and loading inboxes, alongside issues with Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 applications. Microsoft acknowledged the disruptions and identified them as stemming from an elevated load on…NPR
  • 13 Nov Global outage for Microsoft
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  • 13 Nov Widespread outage of Microsoft apps used by hundreds of millionsToday, Microsoft experienced widespread outages affecting essential tools like Outlook email, impacting hundreds of millions of users globally. NBC News reporter Allie Canal provides details about the extent and impact of the outage.NBC News
  • 12 Nov Widespread outage hits Microsoft platforms including Outlook, thousands report issuesMarquise Francis reports on a widespread outage affecting Microsoft platforms, specifically noting that many users are experiencing errors with Outlook and other applications within the tech suite. The report identifies that the outage has impacted a large number of users but does not provide specific figures for the total count of affected individuals. The piece focuses on reporting the reasons behind why this…NBC News
  • 12 Nov Outage hits Microsoft Outlook, impacting more than 120,000 usersOn Thursday, Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft platforms experienced an outage, affecting over 120,000 users. Reports of the problem surged just before 1:30 p.m., with approximately 130,000 users encountering issues, as tracked by Downdetector. Both the mobile app and website version of Outlook were impacted.Washington Examiner
  • 12 Nov Widespread outages reported across Microsoft appsOn Thursday, Microsoft experienced widespread outages affecting services like Outlook and Teams, with nearly 130,000 users reporting issues on Downdetector. Microsoft attributed the disruptions to elevated load on its infrastructure, causing some servers to fail during automated checks. The company is working on a fix and reported partial restoration of Teams issues in North America earlier in the day.CBC
  • 12 Nov News of the day: Microsoft 365 hit by massive outage across the Americas, and moreMicrosoft 365 experienced a significant outage on Thursday, November 12, impacting users across the Americas and possibly other regions. Microsoft acknowledged the issue through posts on X, informing users about difficulties accessing Exchange Online mailboxes. Meanwhile, Scotiabank Arena in Toronto has faced criticism for introducing a $2,500 annual concert pass, which grants early access to over 50 shows but has…Toronto Sun
  • 12 Nov Australia's cybersecurity chief looking into Microsoft outageNational Cyber Security Coordinator Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness is investigating a widespread outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint. Downdetector Australia recorded over 4,400 reports of Outlook problems by 8:20 am on Friday as the outage brought businesses and government agencies to a standstill. The reporting highlights the risks of a growing reliance…ABC News (AU)
  • 12 Nov Microsoft Outage Disrupts Email, Workplace AppsMicrosoft faced a significant outage on Thursday affecting its Microsoft 365 suite, including Outlook email and Teams collaboration tools, with nearly 130,000 reported issues on Downdetector. The company started experiencing problems accessing Exchange Online shortly before 1 p.m. ET and was working to restart servers and revert recent configuration updates to restore service.The Daily Wire
  • 12 Nov Major outage hits Microsoft Outlook; Singapore users affectedMicrosoft Outlook suffered a major outage on November 13 that affected Microsoft 365 connectivity for users in multiple regions, including Singapore. Downdetector recorded nearly 130,000 user reports of issues shortly after 1pm Eastern Time, with those numbers declining to approximately 60,000 by 3pm Eastern Time. Microsoft attributed the errors to elevated load across its infrastructure and reported that it paused…The Straits Times
  • 12 Nov Microsoft outage hits tens of thousands of usersThousands of Microsoft users experienced issues accessing Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 services during a widespread outage on Thursday. Downdetector recorded reports of problems peaking at approximately 130,000 shortly after 1 p.m. Eastern Time before declining to about 77,000 by 3 p.m. The report focuses on Microsoft's technical response to the event, noting that the company identified servers…Al Jazeera
  • 12 Nov Microsoft ‘restarting’ as outage impacts global users, with Outlook and Teams affectedMicrosoft is addressing a widespread outage affecting its 365 suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel, after Down Detector recorded nearly 130,000 reports of connectivity issues. The company identified the cause as a portion of its infrastructure experiencing elevated load because a large number of servers became unexpectedly unavailable during automated checks. Microsoft is currently restarting affected…The Guardian
  • 12 Nov Microsoft hit by widespread outageMicrosoft experienced a widespread outage overnight and into the afternoon that disrupted Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 services. Downdetector tracked nearly 130,000 users reporting problems accessing Outlook just after 1 p.m. ET, with many users unable to send or receive emails. Microsoft attributed the connectivity errors to a portion of its infrastructure experiencing elevated load and a…Sydney Morning Herald
  • 12 Nov Microsoft users report outages amid tech giant 'connectivity issues'Microsoft reported global connectivity issues on Thursday that affected services including Teams, Outlook, and Copilot. The company attributed the outages to a configuration test that caused servers to fail health checks and strain the remaining infrastructure, rather than an increase in user traffic. Downdetector recorded a spike in UK reports and over 131,000 reports of Outlook problems in the US at approximately…BBC
  • 12 Nov Live: Microsoft 'aggressively pursuing' solution to major outageMicrosoft is currently addressing a widespread outage affecting platforms including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot that is impacting users globally. The company attributed the issue to a large number of servers becoming unexpectedly unavailable, which shifted heavy loads onto the remaining infrastructure and caused elevated processor usage. OpenAI and Anthropic have also confirmed being affected, reporting issues with…ABC News (AU)
  • 12 Nov Living Today Without Email—Like Animals!Stanford University is experiencing a service disruption affecting Microsoft Office 365 email and related services, such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online, starting from 9:53 AM on November 12, 2026. The university’s IT department is monitoring the situation and will provide further updates by 1:30 PM. Other services with email integration, including page to email, Mailman, and Cardinal Fax, are also…Reason
  • 12 Nov Microsoft 365 hit by massive outage across the AmericasMicrosoft confirmed that a massive outage on Thursday afternoon disrupted Exchange Online mailboxes and other services like Microsoft Teams and Copilot for users across the Americas and potentially other regions. Downdetector tracked over 100,000 reports from U.S. users and 4,672 reports from Canada, with the issue peaking at 1:47 p.m. Microsoft attributed the connectivity errors to a portion of its infrastructure…Toronto Sun
  • 12 Nov Breaking: Microsoft platforms suffering widespread outages, including OutlookMicrosoft platforms, including Outlook and other services like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online, are experiencing widespread outages, affecting over 120,000 users as reported on Downdetector. The company's Service Health Status site confirmed issues with Exchange Online, Copilot 365, and Defender XDR, attributing the problem to an unexpected unavailability of servers that are shifting the load onto remaining…ABC News (AU)
  • 12 Nov Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft and OpenAIOn Thursday, Microsoft experienced significant outages affecting services like Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft 365, impacting thousands of U.S. users. According to Downdetector, there were over 97,000 reported incidents for Outlook alone at 2:07 p.m. ET, with additional reports for Microsoft 365 and Teams. Microsoft responded by pausing deployments and routing traffic to unaffected infrastructure while working to…The Independent
  • 12 Nov Outlook and Teams down as widespread Microsoft outage hits multiple servicesA widespread Microsoft outage affected multiple services including Outlook, Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Copilot, according to the company’s status page and Downdetector. The issue, first reported around 1 p.m., impacted users globally and led Microsoft to pause deployments and move traffic off affected infrastructure. The company stated they were restarting servers to restore service.Toronto Star
  • 12 Nov Microsoft 365 disruption impacts Outlook, email services for users nationwideOn Thursday, Microsoft 365 users faced connectivity errors, preventing them from accessing their mailboxes and sending or receiving emails through Outlook. The disruption primarily affected Exchange Online, Microsoft’s cloud-based email service used by businesses and organizations. Microsoft stated that the issue was widespread across multiple regions, likely due to elevated load on its infrastructure.Just the News
  • 12 Nov Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft appsOn Thursday, Microsoft experienced a widespread outage affecting platforms like Outlook, where over 120,000 users reported issues on Downdetector, including problems sending and receiving emails. The outage also impacted Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 services, causing delays and errors across the company’s suite of applications.Toronto Star
  • 12 Nov Outlook outage: Microsoft reports 'issues' with Teams and emailMicrosoft reported issues with users accessing their Exchange Online mailboxes and experiencing problems with Microsoft Teams on Thursday. The company initially posted about the disruptions on social media, identifying a possible cause and working towards a fix. Updates indicated that Teams functionality was restored, but issues with Exchange Online mailboxes continued to affect users globally. Microsoft emphasized…ABC News (US)
  • 12 Nov A Microsoft 365 outage is hitting users in regions around the worldMicrosoft 365 users worldwide are experiencing connectivity issues, with over 100,000 reports of outages on Downdetector. The problems began around noon Eastern and affect access to Exchange Online mailboxes and other Microsoft 365 services. Microsoft stated they are investigating and have identified elevated infrastructure load as a contributing factor.Global News

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