LIVESecond juror excused from Trump trial days after being sworn inOne of the jurors in the ex-president's criminal trial was dismissed after raising privacy concerns.Ukraine warns of wider war ahead of US aid voteDenys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.EuropeThe man who flew over LA using balloons and a garden chairLarry Walters' flight, using a garden chair and helium balloons, is celebrated in a stage musical.Entertainment & ArtsDozens arrested as Gaza protest cleared at ColumbiaDemocrat politician Ilhan Omar's daughter has also been suspended from college for participating.US & CanadaUSC campus tense after Muslim valedictorian's speech cancelledThe university said it cut the speech over security concerns tied to the Middle East.US & CanadaUkraine warns of wider war ahead of US aid voteDenys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.EuropeDubai airport delays persist after UAE stormSome inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded.Middle EastKenya's military chief dies in helicopter crashA military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.AfricaFans react as Taylor Swift's new album 'leaked'Some Swifties dive straight in to listen while others insist true fans will wait for official release.Entertainment & ArtsThe man who flew over LA using balloons and a garden chairLarry Walters' flight, using a garden chair and helium balloons, is celebrated in a stage musical.Entertainment & ArtsUS and UK extend sanctions against IranMiddle EastKennedys endorse Biden over relative RFK JrUS & CanadaFlurry of attacks heighten Israel-Hezbollah fearsMiddle EastFour US states hit by 911 call outagesUS & CanadaVideo captures 'traumatic' bear cub handlingUS & CanadaFeatures & analysis'Apocalyptic' Dubai floods shake picture-perfect cityIf Dubai is the ultimate Instagram city, then this was the week the filter came off.Middle EastThe West says China makes too much. 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