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 a server outage took down Microsoft Teams and Outlook
Posted on Friday November 13, 2026

A Microsoft outage is affecting services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot.

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.

More women make allegations against Russell Brand
Posted on Friday November 13, 2026

The new claims are in the Times and a Netflix documentary, following Brand's recent conviction for rape.

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.