I ran into similar breakage, and I agree that this should happen by default. I also agree that a NEWS file is in order.
I don't think it is release critical that it contains all changes since
woody.
I've attached a simple news file. Be sure to change the (version) part if
you're going to use it.
Cheers,
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debmirror (version) unstable; urgency=high
* Debmirror now requires gpg verification of Release and Release.gpg
by default. This archive key must be installed, and is available
at the following location.
http://ftp-master.debian.org/ziyi_key_$YEAR.asc
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