The Straits Times' News In A Minute: May 12, 2016

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Today's top news headlines: Gallop Stable is on trial for causing unnecessary suffering to its horse, 19 Singlish items have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, and the Hello Kitty cafe opening attracts hundreds.

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

* A former veterinarian with the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority testify in court that a horse at Gallop Stable's Pasir Ris ranch had a severely swollen and infected hind leg and flies in its eyes.

* The Oxford English Dictionary has added 19 new "Singapore English" items in its lexicon.

* Singapore's first Hello Kitty-themed cafe opened today, drawing hundreds of people to Changi Airport's Terminal 3.

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