A major problem with computer systems is disrupting transport, broadcasters, hospitals and other sectors across the world.
Flights have been grounded and airports worldwide are reporting delays.
American Airlines says Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity company, is the source of the tech issues.
In the US state of Alaska, police warn the 911 system may be unavailable.
In Poland, the Baltic Hub terminal asks ships not to send their containers there.
In the UK, rail companies are “experiencing widespread IT issues” and warning of delays.
Some GP practices are struggling to access their records systems, which include online bookings.
On TV, Sky News and CBBC have been off air.
IT outages are hitting airlines, banks and media across the world, with many flights grounded
American Airlines says none of its flights are taking off and the problems are due to an issue with Crowdstrike cybersecurity software.
Microsoft says it is taking mitigation action, but the cause of the outage hasn’t been confirmed
In the UK, train companies report delays and say they’re experiencing “widespread IT issues”
Some GP surgeries in England are having issues with booking appointments
Two hospitals in the northern German cities of Luebeck and Kiel have cancelled elective operations scheduled for Friday.
Patient care and emergency services will go ahead as normal, the University Clinic of Schleswig-Holstein adds.
The organising committee for the Paris Olympics says its IT operations have also been impacted.
But – with just a week to go before the Games begin – the committee says it has contingency plans, according to Reuters news agency.
In Delhi, there was very little information available when I arrived at the airport.
No electronic terminals were available for check-in and the lines to speak with an agent were long and unwieldy.
At Gatwick Aitport, barcodes are not working so security checks on boarding passes are being done manually, but security searches are operating normally. – BBC.
