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An apparent firebomb attack at a DHL warehouse in Birmingham, linked to Russian-backed saboteurs, was believed to be a trial run for a US attack, according to Polish officials.

Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; enjoy!

Police deployed riot teams and a helicopter as part of Operation Moonbeam, aimed at tackling fireworks-related offences.

Police in Tel Aviv have used water cannon on protesters demonstrating against the decision to sack Israel's defence minister, Yoav Gallant.

Cuba has been plunged into darkness after Hurricane Rafael slammed into the island as a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 115mph (185kph).

Rachael Gunn's much-ridiculed routine in August included a "kangaroo" dance. She insisted she took the event seriously - but has now made a decision about future competitions.

Germany's ruling coalition has collapsed, triggering political chaos in Europe's largest economy.

Who: An old prominent MLS player development academy’s professional second team, North Texas SC (FC Dallas’s farm team), and what is now probably the best academy’s second team, Philadelphia’s Union II.

Photo @PhilaUnionII courtesy Philadelphia Union II communications

Philadelphia Union and Union II had five players still rostered to the organization who were away on loan at the end of the season.