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Cloud service providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure are down, with thousands of users reporting an outage online.

Problems began around 3.30pm, with Xbox and Minecraft players also recording issues, according to Downdetector.

Platforms that rely on these cloud services are also impacted, such as Microsoft 365, Outlook, Starbucks, Costco and Kroger.

Reports peaked at 4.30PM with users around the world flagging issues, including 38 per cent in the USA's east coast, 34 per cent in the EU and 28 per cent in the USA's west coast.

On Downdetector, people are flagging problems with applications such as Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, Duolingo and Canva.

One person even claimed Playstation is having problems, writing: "PlayStation in Europe isn't able to launch online

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