Microsoft services including Teams, Outlook, Copilot down across 70+ countries
Microsoft experienced a global outage affecting Teams, Outlook, and Copilot on Thursday, with Downdetector reporting issues in more than 70 countries. The company stated that repair attempts are not progressing as expected and ruled out a cyber-security breach as the cause.
✓ Verified
- ✓Microsoft outage affected Teams, Outlook, and Copilot. (BBC News)
- ✓Outage started Thursday. (BBC News)
- ✓Issues reported in more than 70 countries. (BBC News via Downdetector)
- ✓Microsoft stated repair attempts are not progressing as expected. (BBC News)
- ✓Microsoft ruled out cyber-security breach as cause. (BBC News)
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Coverage8 of 15 major US outlets
PublishedNovember 13, 2026 at 3:56 AM PST
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