Microsoft Reports Progress in Restoring Services After Global Outage Affecting Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft 365

Microsoft is reporting progress in its efforts to restore services following a widespread global outage that disrupted access to Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and other products for over 12 hours. The company observed 'marginal success' after applying patches and rebooting infrastructure, with early signs of stabilization, though service capacity has not yet returned to normal levels. The disruption, which began on November 12, 2026, affected millions of users worldwide, including businesses, governments, and critical services like the UK's National Health Service.