Hearts will make an official approach to Kilmarnock on Monday in a bid to secure Derek McInnes as their new manager.
Since Neil Critchley’s dismissal last month after six months as Tynecastle boss, McInnes has been the strong favourite to take over.
His Kilmarnock team beat Dundee 3-2 on Saturday to secure Scottish Premiership safety with a third straight victory in what has been an otherwise difficult season.
In the aftermath of the win McInnes would not be drawn on the reports linking him with a move to Tynecastle, saying there had been “no contact from club to club”.
McInnes is an experienced manager in Scotland having started by taking St Johnstone to the top flight in 2009.
After a brief stint at Bristol City he then had seven years at Aberdeen where they never finished lower than fourth and won the League Cup in 2014.
McInnes departed Pittodrie in 2021 and took charge of Kilmarnock the following January, leading them to promotion back to the top flight and keeping them up on their return.
His spell at Rugby Park peaked last season when he guided the Ayrshire side to fourth place and European football.
Hearts themselves have had a turbulent season which started with their worst-ever beginning to a campaign and cost Naismith his job.
Critchley steered the club away from the bottom of the table but failed to get them into the top six and was dismissed, while there are changes off the pitch.
Thousands of Israelis rallied in central Tel Aviv, calling on the government to end the war on Gaza and secure the immediate release of Israeli captives held in the besieged Palestinian enclave.
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that in Tel Aviv, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, an Israeli campaign group, held its weekly rally Saturday in “Hostages Square”, while another demonstration by families of captives is taking place outside the Israeli military headquarters.
A separate antigovernment protest is also occurring at Habima Square in Tel Aviv.
The Times of Israel reported that Shai Mozes, whose parents were held captive and released in separate exchange deals, told the crowd at the protest in Habima Square that Israel’s “real enemy is not Hamas, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is destroying Israel as a Jewish and democratic state”.
Netanyahu’s critics in Israel have accused the prime minister of extending the war for his own personal and political survival.
Haaretz also reported that protests are expected in other cities, including Jerusalem, Haifa, and Beersheba, as well as at dozens of other sites and intersections across Israel.
After Netanyahu announced an expanded offensive in the Gaza Strip on Monday, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum criticised the move in a statement, saying the plan is “sacrificing” those still held in the Palestinian territory.
A demonstrator wearing a mask representing US President Donald Trump and carrying a doll with a mask depicting Netanyahu at an antigovernment protest in Tel Aviv [Jack Guez/AFP]
Hamas releases video of two Israeli captives alive in Gaza
Hamas’s armed wing released a video on Saturday showing two Israeli captives alive in the Gaza Strip, with one of the two men calling to end the 19-month-long war.
Israeli media identified the pair in the undated video as Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana.
The three-minute video released by Hamas’s Qassam Brigades shows one of the captives, identified by media as 36-year-old Bohbot, visibly weak and lying on the floor wrapped in a blanket.
Ohana, 24, speaks in Hebrew in the video, urging the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining captives.
Dragons’ worst season was confirmed with their 16th successive loss in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
Defeat by Stormers means they cannot better their previous lowest points tally in a one-division version of the competition’s 24 years.
Ironically that fate was sealed despite one of their better displays.
Few gave them a chance of victory in Cape Town even before Stormers opened the scoring after just 73 seconds.
It was a tough scoreline for Dragons after so much effort but was the least those inside the DHL Stadium had expected after Wandisile Simelane sped past Harry Wilson in the second minute.
Even the most optimistic Dragons fan must have feared the worst.
But reaching for the record books proved premature as they held out until just four minutes before half-time.
They had Stormers’ over-confidence, a yellow card and full-back Huw Anderson to thank for that.
Seabelo Senatla somersaulted over for Stormers’ second but captain Salmaan Moerat was sin binned and against seven forwards, Dragons closed the gap to 14-5 when fit again Ben Carter shoved Wainwright over from close range early in the second half.
However, the Dragons’ lineout faltered too often and eventually allowed Stefan Ungerer to cross from distance before Damian Willemse capped his 100th appearance with a try.
Soon-to-retire Dragons veteran Dan Lydiate made his 150th league appearance but it could be his last after leaving on the back of a medical buggy following a head injury.
Trailing 29-5, Dragons mustered a response and again Anderson was pivotal, snagging Simelane behind the try-line.
From the resulting scrum, Aneurin Owen thundered into the defensive line before Blacker snuck over.
But when Stormers’ passes stuck they were simply electric and they finally showed their class with three late scores to all-but secure their place in the play-offs.
Stormers: Warrick Gelant; Ben Loader, Wandisile Simelane, Damian Willemse, Seabelo Senatla; Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Stefan Ungerer; Vernon Matongo, Joseph Dweba, Sazi Sandi, Salmaan Moerat (capt), Ruben van Heerden, Paul de Villiers, Marcel Theunissen, Evan Roos.
Replacements: JJ Kotze, Ali Vermaak, Zachary Porthen, Connor Evans, Louw Nel, Paul de Wet, Dan du Plessis, Suleiman Hartzenberg.
Sin bin: Moerat (39)
Dragons: Huw Anderson; Harry Rees-Weldon, Harry Wilson, Aneurin Owen, Jared Rosser; Angus O’Brien (co-capt), Rhodri Williams; Rhodri Jones, Brodie Coghlan, Chris Coleman, Ben Carter (co-capt), Ryan Woodman, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Dan Lydiate, Aaron Wainwright.
Replacements: James Benjamin, Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, Paula Latu, Joe Davies, Barny Langton-Cryer, Dane Blacker, Lloyd Evans, Ashton Hewitt.
Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)
Assistant referees: AJ Jacobs (SARU), Hanru van Rooyen (SARU)
Kanye West bought a run-down church for $1.5million but failed to renovate it before it got burned down and now the incident is said to be under investigation
Ye’s property burned down last year(Image: GC Images)
Kanye West’s burned down church is under investigation amid an arson probe. The $1.5million (£1.12million) derelict property was set alight in October 2024.
The building in Northridge near Los Angeles was run down before it went up in flames. It burned down months after it’s thought the artist now legally known as Ye, 47, let the plot to rot. The state it had been left in had caused neighbours to brandish the space an “eye sore”.
Now, it’s claimed the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety has inspected the place twice. Reports suggest they have visited once in January, and again in March.
Ye recently stormed out of an interview with Piers Morgan(Image: Piers Morgan Uncensored/Youtube)
According to the Sun, the rapper wasn’t present and hasn’t paid for the inspections. The publication also says LADBS has placed two liens on the space. Ye initially bought the land in January 2023.
The rapper purchased the property from Cornerstone Christian Church in Northridge, Los Angeles, but months later still hadn’t made any major renovations. There had been reported plans to move his Christian school Donda Academy into one of the buildings. But instead, the lot was left in disarray before it was burned down.
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The fire at the property occurred on October 14, 2024. There were no injuries reported, but a nearby residence did sustain superficial damage from the fires that lasted over 30 minutes.
The news comes as Ye reportedly faces more tax charges. He is said to have racked up more property tax arrears on five of his lavish properties. The Sun claims the total currently stands at an eye-watering $448,254.
Ye recently stormed out of an interview with Piers Morgan after just two minutes. Appearing on On Piers Morgan Uncensored, the musician cut the interview short when he accused the former Good Morning Britain man of ‘patronising’ him. It came after the TV presenter mistakenly said that he had 32 million followers on Twitter/X – rather than 33 million followers.
The interview didn’t start well – coming a day late. When the hard-to-watch interview did kick off, Piers asked how Ye’s life was at the moment? Referring to the backdrop, he said: “You see that view?… Judge it on the view on the answer how my life is, judge me by the view.”
Piers responded: “The view is Majorca, I’ve been there. It’s a beautiful place, and for all intents and purposes, you seem very relaxed and happy. That is in direct contrast to your public image at the moment, over the last couple of years, led by your ferocious… [he begins to interrupt] Well, hang on. Let me finish the question…”
Ye hit back: “But I already disagree, it’s not in contrast, there’s so many people and artists that are championing the idea of someone being able to just express who they really are, and have been able to go through the war of being attacked by the banks, being attacked, you know, by the banks – that’s the best way to put it. Being attacked by the banks, and to still be here with this view is, you know, that’s the win. So I think that’s, I’m in contrast to your contrast.”
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Love Island’s Andrew Le Page is ready to put his romance with Tasha Ghouri behind him once and for all as he ditches the UK for a brand new life abroad following their split
Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page shocked fans when they split(Image: andrewlepage/Instagram)
Andrew Le Page is ready for a totally fresh start following his shock split from Tasha Ghouri. The Love Island stars surprised fans when they broke up earlier this year, having even teased wedding bells while planning a future together.
They met on the ITV2 dating show back in 2022 and won over fans as they gave insights into their life together after leaving the villa. Andrew and Tasha moved in together and got their own dog, while he made sure to support her when competing on Strictly Come Dancing last year.
However, it clearly wasn’t meant to be as the pair went their separate ways as Tasha prepared for her Strictly UK tour. Andrew moved out of their home while Tasha was away, with them both remaining tight lipped on their split.
He headed back to his native Guernsey to take time out of the spotlight and clear his head. Yet, it seems Andrew is now ready to move on with his life as he’s packed up and headed abroad.
Andrew is gearing up for a fresh start(Image: andrewlepage/Instagram)
Andrew revealed to his followers that he has made the bold decision to move to Dubai. He beamed as he showed his life packed into suitcases while at the airport.
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The reality TV star declared: “Dubai here I come. New start back in the sand pit.”
Just this week, Tasha admitted to being in a “really bad place” following their split. During an emotional conversation with Kate Thornton on the White Wine Question Time podcast, the Strictly star delved into the difficulties she faced when the break-up hit the headlines.
She reflected: “When the break-up happened, it actually kind of happened around the [Strictly] tour. I just remember pushing it to the back of my head. I didn’t really deal with it that well, if I’m honest.
“When I was on the tour, the first week it kind of got leaked to the press. I didn’t have the control of how it happened. I remember it was just everywhere.”
Kate asked if it felt like a point of no-return once “everybody knows”. Tasha replied: “And especially when it involves public opinions, they kind of create a narrative and that’s what serves them best.”
She admitted: “I was just in a really bad place that week. A really, really bad place. I was kind of close to leaving the tour.”
It seemed Andrew wasn’t best pleased with Tasha speaking so publicly about their split as he decided to hit out via Snapchat. During a Q&A with fans, Andrew answered one follower questioning the “different negative narratives” around the relationship breakdown.
“Let’s just say I’ve had to bite my tongue with all of it. Truth always comes out at some point right?” Andrew said.
Referencing Tasha’s new book, other fans asked if Andrew will start a podcast to shared his side of the story. “To be honest it’s not my thing,” Andrew responded with. “We’re done and I’m moving on.”
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In her memoir, Your Superpower, Tasha writes: “It’s a long process, but it’s really about having people out there, in other people to help them find their self-confidence with their disability.
“I knew deep down it wasn’t right. There were a lot of tears and it was a really hard time. Andrew was the man I was going to marry. We had discussed having children.”
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Music icon Sir Rod Stewart has proved he still knows how the party as he was filmed leaving a bar in the early hours while being escorted by three of his minders
Sir Rod Stewart has showed no signs of slowing down as he partied into the night(Image: Getty Images)
Sir Rod Stewart sure knows how to let his hair down while on tour as he was filmed being led to his car by three minders. The legendary rocker, 80, seemed unsteady on his feet while on a wild night out in Krakow, Poland as he shows no sign of slowing down.
He is said to have been at the bar for five hours after watching Arsenal lose to PSG in Ronnie Drew’s Irish Bar. Sir Rod was surrounded by fellow Brits as he partied into the night, reminiscent of his younger years.
The Maggie May hitmaker allegedly left the packed venue at 1am but needed a little help getting back safely. He was supported by three minders, who took him to his car after he was done partying.
Sir Rod is said to have been at the bar for five hours(Image: INSTAGRAM)
“Rod might be an octogenarian but he can still party like he’s in his 20s,” a source said. “When he left he had to be steered out by his minders and was stumbling a bit.”
“The punters in the bar loved it and were cheering for him,” they added to the Sun. The onlooker said someone shouted “where’s Penny?,” as Sir Rod got into his waiting car.
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Sir Rod, who will play Glastonbury next month, was in the Polish city as part of his One Last Time tour. He has certainly made the most of his tour as he’s had wife Penny by his side.
Last month, Penny supported her musician husband as he prepared for his tour in Copenhagen. He donned a matching outfit with his Loose Women star wife, 54, in a loved up snap.
They were reunited with each other once again as they enjoyed their home comforts at the Hotel d’Angleterre in the Danish capital. Both Sir Rod and Penny sipped on their drinks in the stunning location as they lovingly held hands.
Penny has joined Rod on tour(Image: Instagram/penny.lancaster)
Sir Rod rocked a thick cream jumper with grey chinos at the five-star hotel as he added high-top white trainers and a silver chain bracelet. Penny matched her rock star husband was she wore a shirt in the same shade and kept her long blonde locks down.
Sir Rod’s mammoth seven-month trip across the world sees him perform in Europe, North America and South America. He will make a stop off at Glastonbury in June but revealed performing at the music festival would cost him a huge amount of money.
However, he insisted it was worth it in order to play to fans on the iconic Worthy Farm. Appearing on TALKSport last November he said: “It’s a great honour.” He admitted: “It’s going to cost me a fortune to do it – $300,0000 (£236,832).”
Explaining the huge financial cost, Rod added: “I’ve got to bring all my band back from America, of course Glastonbury don’t pay for that. But I don’t care if it cost me $1million (£789,440), I would have done it. This is a great honour. It really is the greatest honour.”
The Mirror has contacted Sir Rod’s representatives for comment.
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