What we know about the global outage
Posted on Friday November 13, 2026

Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.

Watch: How Microsoft services went down around the world
Posted on Friday November 13, 2026

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

Migrants offered help to fake artworks to gain UK 'talent' visas - BBC investigation finds
Posted on Friday November 13, 2026

Going undercover to expose an elaborate fraud aimed at obtaining fast-track settlement for wealthy migrants.

Asylum centre on military base near Piddington approved
Posted on Friday November 13, 2026

The Home Office's application to house up to 1,256 men at the site near Bicester was fast-tracked.

Doctor burnout putting maternity patients at risk, says regulator
Posted on Friday November 13, 2026

Trainee doctors delivering babies are more likely to suffer from overwork and burnout than other specialties, evidence suggests.