TRS sedition trial resumes

The sedition trial of Yang Kaiheng, founder of the now-defunct sociopolitical site The Real Singapore (TRS), resumes today, after it was adjourned following a nine-day hearing in April. Yang, 27, faces seven sedition charges relating to articles published on TRS, which he allegedly ran with then-girlfriend Ai Takagi. The prosecutors has sought to show that Yang was actively involved in running the website, but Yang has claimed that his involvement waned over time, and Takagi had taken over management of the website. Takagi, 23, who is now his wife, was sentenced to 10 months’ jail in March after she pleaded guilty to identical charges.

Upper House campaigning begins in Japan

Campaigning for Japan’s Upper House election kicks off today where Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s proposal to revise the country’s United States-drafted, pacifist Constitution is expected to take centre stage. The election is scheduled to be held on July 10. Mr Abe had said his ruling Liberal Democratic Party and junior coalition partner Komeito is targetting to win a majority of the 121 seats to seek a mandate for his proposal.

Euro 2016

The race to qualify for the knockout stages of Euro 2016 is still wide open in Group F with all four teams – Portugal, Iceland, Hungary and Austria – still in contention for a place in the Round of 16. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal take on Hungary, while minnows Iceland will face Austria. Both matches will be played at 11.50pm. In the 3am Thursday morning Group E games, Ireland must beat Italy to stand a chance of qualifying, while Sweden are waiting for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to turn on the magic and score as they need to beat Belgium to advance into the next stage.

Weather forecast

Thundery showers mainly over northern, eastern and central Singapore in the late morning and early afternoon, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 34°C.