Ref News Today — November 13, 2026

A series of tragic events and significant developments have unfolded overnight, capturing the attention of people around the world. In the United States, a devastating building collapse in Brooklyn has left at least eight people dead, with rescue teams engaged in a frantic search for survivors. The incident has highlighted the diversity of the community, with the victims reflecting the multicultural fabric of New York. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a shooting near a condo building in Washington, D.C. has resulted in one fatality and four injuries, adding to the sense of unease and concern for public safety.

In other news, a global outage affecting Microsoft services has caused disruptions worldwide, while in the UK, the BBC investigation into MI5 has led Lord Leveson to comment that the intelligence agency will need to provide proof to be believed in the future. As investigators and emergency responders work to determine the causes of the Brooklyn building collapse, it has been revealed that excavation work was taking place next to the building at the time of the incident. These stories, though distinct, share a common thread of highlighting the importance of accountability, safety, and transparency in various aspects of our lives, from technology and governance to public safety and infrastructure.

Today's signal:
• What happened overnight with the Microsoft global outage (bbc.co.uk)
• MI5 will need proof to be believed in future, says Leveson after BBC investigation (bbc.co.uk)
• Eight Who Died in Building Collapse Reflected New York’s Diversity (nytimes.com)
• A Frantic Search for Survivors in the Brooklyn Building Collapse (nytimes.com)
• One Shot Dead and Four Wounded Around Washington, D.C., Condo Building (nytimes.com)
• Excavation Was Taking Place Next to Building in Brooklyn That Collapsed (nytimes.com)