Cambodia calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ with Thailand

Cambodia has called for an "immediate" ceasefire with Thailand, as cross-border fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours enters a third day.

Also in the programme: 'Algospeak' is a new way our language is being shaped by algorithms, social media, and the relentless drive to go viral online. Adam Aleksic has a new book out called Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language, and he joins us live.
And Trafalgar Square in London prepares to host a big party to celebrate the 200th birthday of Britain's National Gallery.

Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Lijia Zhang, Chinese writer, journalist, social commentator and Charles Emmerson, an Australian-born writer, editor and historian living in London. He's the author of three books on history and geopolitics, and editor of a new magazine, Translator.

Photo: People rest inside a temporary shelter in Srisaket province, after Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as border fighting intensified and spread/ Thailand, July 26, 2025. Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha