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".
Firm offers to fake artworks for wealthy migrants seeking UK 'talent' visas - BBC investigation
Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Going undercover to expose an elaborate fraud aimed at obtaining fast-track settlement for wealthy migrants.
Piddington to bring legal challenge over asylum base plans
Posted on Friday November 13, 2026
Up to 1,256 men could be housed at the site near Piddington in Oxfordshire under the plans.
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.