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Microsoft struggles to repair global Outlook outage
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE 24
Source published: 13/11/2026, 03:44:22 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 05:54:05 UTC
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Briefings
Microsoft reported a 10-hour outage affecting Outlook and Teams on Thursday, 2026, due to elevated infrastructure loads. The company stated it was actively working to restore services globally, impacting businesses and government agencies. The incident occurred during a period of high system demand, though specific root causes remain under investigation.
Key points
- Microsoft reported a 10-hour outage affecting Outlook and Teams on Thursday, 2026, due to elevated infrastructure loads.
Context
Microsoft services including Outlook and Teams were disrupted for about 10 hours on Thursday as the tech giant struggled to fix issues with some servers, hitting businesses and government agencies globally that use the popular platforms. The company blamed elevated infrastructure loads and said it was working to restore services.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single incident report from November 2026. Specific root causes, affected user counts, and long-term recovery timelines are not provided. The article does not offer causal analysis or expert opinions on the technical failure.
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