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	Wed, 19 Feb 2025: Verstappen taunted about Russell feud Sydney Morning Herald - 19 Feb (Sydney Morning Herald) Jack Whitehall uses his opening monologue to poke fun at Max Verstappen`s reluctance to attend the F1 season launch and his rocky relationship with George Russell. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Sydney Morning Herald Sport



	Wed, 19 Feb 2025: Russell has 'no intention' of speaking to Verstappen BBCWorld - 19 Feb (BBCWorld) George Russell says he has `no intention` of speaking to Max Verstappen to clear the air following their row at the end of last season. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Sat, 15 Feb 2025: Russell T Davies to bring new LGBT drama to TV BBCWorld - 15 Feb (BBCWorld) `This is a show I had to write because the world is getting stranger, tougher and darker,` says Davies. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Fri, 31 Jan 2025: BBC apologises to staff over handling of Russell Brand complaints BBCWorld - 31 Jan (BBCWorld) The apology came as the BBC published the findings of an internal review into Brand`s time at the BBC. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Tue, 21 Jan 2025: Rugby Australia boss shuts down Wallabies interest in Kiwis league star Stuff.co.nz - 21 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Unlike Crowded House, Phar Lap and Russell Crowe, Australia won’t be claiming this Kiwi. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Sun, 19 Jan 2025: Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88 RadioNZ - 19 Jan (RadioNZ) The Methodist minister who became a Cabinet minister is being remembered as a `principled voice`. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Sun, 19 Jan 2025: ‘Always a principled voice’: Former Labour minister dies Stuff.co.nz - 19 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Russell Marshall served as a cabinet minister between 1984 and 1990, holding several key posts. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General