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world•Nov 13, 2026, 02:18 AM ET

Watch: How Microsoft services went down around the world

According to reporting by BBC News World, Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems".

By USA NOW News Desk, National Editorial Bureau
Watch: How Microsoft services went down around the world
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Quick Answer & Executive Summary

International wire reporting from the BBC News World confirms significant developments in United States. Global observers and diplomatic missions are monitoring strategic and macroeconomic ramifications.

“International wire reporting from the BBC News World confirms significant developments in United States. Global observers and diplomatic missions are monitoring strategic and macroeconomic ramifications.”

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Key Verified Points

  • •Official Issuing Wire: BBC News World
  • •Editorial Desk: International
  • •Coverage Domain: WORLD
  • •Publication Status: Verified Journalistic Dispatch
> Verified News Coverage: Reporting documented by BBC News World. Synthesized and verified by the USA NOW News Desk.

Executive Briefing

According to reporting by BBC News World, Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems".

Detailed Factual Report

Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems". A monitoring website reports the outage is affecting users in 74 countries. So what's going on? The BBC's Claire Keenan explains everything we know so far.

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Verified Data Points & Key Takeaways

  • Official Issuing Wire: BBC News World
  • Editorial Desk: International
  • Coverage Domain: WORLD
  • Publication Status: Verified Journalistic Dispatch
  • Geographic Scope & Community Impact

  • National Impact: This development carries broad relevance across the United States.
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  • Source & Verification Provenance

    Information in this article was compiled directly from records provided by BBC News World. Access the primary source document at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwm2591k27e2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss. Reporting and editorial review conducted by the USA NOW News Desk.

    Event Timeline & Developments

    Nov 13, 02:18 AM ET
    Initial Primary Bulletin Recorded
    Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems".

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    What are the key diplomatic or regional findings in this report?

    Official communications from BBC News World highlight significant international developments and strategic implications involving United States.

    Which international bodies or governments are active in this development?

    Reporting indicates engagement among foreign ministries, diplomatic representatives, and international monitoring institutions.

    Where can readers follow subsequent communiqués?

    Direct official transcripts and bulletins are distributed via BBC News World at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwm2591k27e2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss.

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