diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
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--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -33,6 +33,9 @@ https://sv.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?group=make&report_id=111&fix_release_id=111&se
   invoked recursively, warnings can be controlled only for the current
   instance of make using the .WARNINGS variable.
 
+* Tests in the regression test suite now are run in their own directory to
+  avoid cross-contamination and allow cleanup if the tests are interrupted.
+
 
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