diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 6916adb..eb92632 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+1.8.9
+  - Fix memory leak in base64 decoder
+
 1.8.8
   - Apply libyajl patches for CVE-2022-24795, CVE-2022-24795, CVE-2023-33460
   - Fix printf warnings for cran