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Like exhausted generals at the Somme, the VVD gear up for one last push to get their asylum bill through parliament before the new cabinet takes office. Drones from Russia – or possibly MediaMarkt – cause consternation in the skies and ground aircraft in Eindhoven. PSV are on cloud nine after thumping Liverpool in the Champions League, while Ajax look to another Cruyff to rescue them from the doldrums. Amsterdam introduces a licensing system for second home buyers, as first-timers benefit from an exodus of private landlords. And a chance discovery in Australia solved a 450-year-old maritime mystery.

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Ophef of the week: Podcaster falls victim to fatbike-bound Bukowski bombers (RTL)

Amsterdam looks to ban fatbikes from traffic heavy areas

Nieuwsuur presenter goes rogue to defy Twitter boycott

Election news

Petrol prices set to rise next year after MPs vote to divert funds to buses

Brussels warns Netherlands to rein in spending after 7.3% rise

Minister wants controversial asylum laws passed by Christmas

Foreign “troll army” promoted far-right parties in election campaign

Other news

Small drones spotted over Volkel airbase on Saturday night

Half of rental agents are prepared to discriminate against foreigners

Rental housing sector shrinks as landlords sell more homes

Second homes in Amsterdam to require a permit from 2026

Dutch police have arrested over 500 bogus officers this year

Sport

T20 World Cup: Netherlands drawn in group with India and Pakistan

PSV hit Liverpool with second-half blitz as Slot’s side crumbles

Ajax rock bottom of Champions League after 2-0 defeat to Benfica

Ajax in talks to name Jordi Cruyff as new technical director