A street art exhibition called the Long Dark Tunnel, backed by Banksy, has been closed after vandals wrote an anti-King message on the building. The exhibition, which opened less than a week prior, was shut down by Arts Arkade due to graffiti stating "f*** the King".

Westminster City Council has suspended busking performances at two pitches in Leicester Square due to a court ruling that ordered the council to stop the "nuisance" caused by buskers. The suspension, which takes effect from April 17 until further notice, applies to both licensed and unlicensed performers, and those who flout the rules may face fines or other penalties. The decision comes after an abatement order was issued against the council by the City of London Magistrates' Court on March 26, prompting the council to explore its grounds for appeal and revise its busking and street entertainment licensing regime.

China has banned imports of Hollywood movies in response to President Donald Trump’s increased US tariffs on Chinese goods, while Europe has decided to pause its countermeasures against U.S. tariffs, giving negotiations a chance according to European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

Independent candidate Deb Leonard released a 56-second rap video on TikTok in an attempt to appeal to young voters ahead of the May 3 election. The video features Ms. Leonard, wearing a backwards cap and headphones, dancing and rapping about her election promises while introducing herself as "ya girl Deb Leonard." She mentions being a mum and fighter who understands the struggles of everyday Australians, highlighting her connection to the electorate in Victoria's Gippsland region.