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News that Rob Jetten is expecting a baby with his partner delights almost everybody, except the family values party SGP. The discovery of a woman’s body in a suitcase in Amsterdam sparks fear, anger and a mass of unanswered questions. Prices of gas, train fares and health insurance are going up as winter approaches. And one of the great medieval philosophers tackles the elephant in the dining room in his top tips for raising children.

Ophef of the week: Trains cancelled in Utrecht for staff drinks party (NOS)

Emile Ratelband’s family not reassured by audio message from Thailand (AD.nl)

News

Prime minister Rob Jetten and partner expecting a baby in 2027

Jetten’s parenthood wish guarantees attention for surrogacy law (Trouw)

Man arrested over discovery of woman’s remains in suitcase

Amsterdam hopes 20 km/h cycle lane limit will change behaviour

DENK protests against 30k/m limit: “Why crawl on a runway?” (Instagram)

Albert Heijn owner files police report over cyberattack

Rail fares to go up by 4.7% next year to help pay for new trains

Health insurance could cost you €177 more next year

Dutch winter gas storage levels hit minimum target of 64%

Lost Erasmus guide to etiquette resurfaces after 400 years

• Rotterdam library is showing off items from its extensive Erasmus collection in “Erasmus out of the vault” on October 30. Tickets available here

Sport

England’s Dutch coach Sarina Wiegman extends contract until 2029

PSV hold on to book narrow Champions League win in Porto

Feyenoord second best to Betis as Isco is on the spot for CL win

President of Croatia ashamed of Nazi chants by Hadjuk Split fans (NOS)

Van Veen defending title at European darts championship in Dortmund (ESPN)