diff --git a/NEWS.rst b/NEWS.rst
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+++ b/NEWS.rst
@@ -8,13 +8,9 @@ the changes introduced by each of them.
 For a more fine-grained view, use the `git log`_.
 
 
-v7.8.0 (unreleased)
+v7.8.0 (2021-10-01)
 ===================
 
-* **Security**
-
-* **Removed features**
-
 * **New features**
 
   * nodedev: Add ability to automatically start mediated devices
@@ -29,11 +25,6 @@ v7.8.0 (unreleased)
     active. This information can also be retrieved with the new virsh command
     ``nodedev-info``.
 
-* **Improvements**
-
-* **Bug fixes**
-
-
 v7.7.0 (2021-09-01)
 ===================