Global Microsoft outage disrupts police, schools, courts, and businesses worldwide

A global Microsoft outage disrupted email and other services for millions of users, impacting police, schools, courts, and businesses worldwide. Services were gradually returning after more than 20 hours, with Microsoft stating there was no evidence of malicious activity. The disruption affected the Office 365 suite, including email, Teams, and CoPilot, leading to delays in UK public services. Hospitals, GP practices, and pharmacies faced communication issues, while courts reported delays and some organizations reverted to paper-based methods. The incident sparked concerns about digital resilience, with officials noting the UK's heavy reliance on a few US tech providers. Microsoft said recovery was underway, though some users might still experience intermittent access issues or delayed email delivery.