Cambodia and Thailand military forces fought for the third consecutive day over contested border territory as the death toll rose to at least 33 people in the bloodiest fighting in more than a decade. The conflict began Thursday near Prasat Ta Muen Thom, an ancient temple claimed by both nations, involving tanks, F-16 jets, artillery, and cluster munitions. Thailand reported 20 deaths (14 civilians, 6 military) while Cambodia confirmed 13 deaths (8 civilians, 5 soldiers). Over 170,000 people have been evacuated from border regions. The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting, with Cambodia calling for an immediate unconditional ceasefire. President Trump claimed to have spoken with both nations about achieving peace. The dispute stems from a long-running disagreement over their shared 800-kilometer border, with tensions escalating since May when a Cambodian soldier was killed. Malaysia has offered to mediate as ASEAN chair, while the US and China have expressed grave concern about regional stability.

China's UBTech has unveiled the Walker S2, the world's first humanoid robot capable of autonomously swapping its own batteries, enabling 24/7 operation without human intervention. Standing 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 95 pounds, the robot uses a dual 48-volt lithium battery system and can walk to its charging station, remove depleted batteries, dock them for recharging, and install fresh ones - all in about three minutes. This breakthrough addresses the longstanding challenge of balancing battery life with operational uptime. The robot has 20 movable joints, advanced mobility, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3D stereoscopic vision for autonomous navigation. Walker S2 is already deployed in pilot programs on production lines of companies like BYD, Nio, and Zeekr for industrial tasks including moving parts, assembling components, and logistics. The innovation marks a significant advance toward truly self-sustaining machines in industry, potentially allowing robots to run indefinitely limited only by mechanical wear, not power constraints.

Australian cyclist Kaden Groves completed his grand tour stage win collection with an emotional victory in the penultimate stage of Tour de France 2025. The 26-year-old from the Sunshine Coast executed a stunning late solo breakaway 16 kilometers from home, navigating treacherous wet conditions to win by 54 seconds ahead of Frank van den Broek. Bursting into tears at the finish line in Pontarlier, Groves claimed his first Tour stage win and 10th at major races (2 Giro, 7 Vuelta, 1 Tour). Meanwhile, Tadej Pogacar inches closer to his fourth Tour de France title, maintaining a commanding 4-minute, 24-second lead over Jonas Vingegaard. If victorious, the 25-year-old Slovenian will tie Chris Froome's tally of four Tour wins. The final stage breaks tradition with a challenging 132.3km course featuring three climbs up Montmartre Hill rather than the usual ceremonial finish, concluding on the iconic Champs-Elysees.