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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won Tuesday's election. Although his Likud Party and Benny Gantz's Blue and White Party each won 35 seats, Netanyahu is the one who will be able to form a governing coalition able to withstand a bribery indictment by Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit, according to the results after 98% of the votes have been counted. On February 28,  Mandelblit indicted Netanyahu  pending a hearing. Details of the indictment that were not permitted to be released during the election could be leaked as early as Wednesday. The hearing is expected to take place in July and the decision on the final indictment some six months later. The parties that made it clear ahead of the election that they would not require Netanyahu to quit following a final indictment were Likud, Shas, United Torah Judaism, the Union of Right-wing Parties and Yisrael Beytenu, together earning a 61-seat majority. Likud won 35 seats, Shas and UTJ eight each and URP and Yisrael Beyte...

© Provided by Perform Media Channels Limited Rugby Australia has labelled superstar Israel Folau's Instagram post that said "hell awaits" for homosexuals as "unacceptable." The statement from the organisation comes just hours after the Wallabies and Waratahs star took to social media with more homophobic messaging. Folau again sparked significant reaction when he shared an image on Instagram on Wednesday evening along with the caption: "Those that are living in Sin will end up in Hell unless you repent. Jesus Christ loves you and is giving you time to turn away from your sin and come to him." RA moved quickly to acknowledge the growing backlash to the posts, distancing themselves from the message. "Rugby Australia is aware of a post made by Israel Folau on his Instagram account this afternoon," the statement read. "The content within the post is unacceptable. It does not represent the values of the sport and is disrespectful ...

© Provided by Associated Newspapers (Ireland) Limited, t/a dmg Media Ireland Bulgarian heavyweight boxer Kubrat Pulev has apologised for kissing reporter Jenny Sushe without her consent. Immediately after the incident, Pulev refused to apologise claiming they were friends. Sushe is reportedly taking legal action while also claiming Pulev ‘grabbed both my buttocks’, something he denies. © Provided by Associated Newspapers (Ireland) Limited, t/a dmg Media Ireland The kiss took place when Sushe interviewed the big Bulgarian after his win over Bogdan Dinu. Pulev was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission being told he ‘must conform to the principle of respect’ before he can fight again. Speaking to 120 minutes, Pulev said : ‘ I am sorry. I’m sorry about what happened (with Sushe). If I can go back in time, of course I will not do it. I do such things. I’m temperamental and I’ve done it purely out of happiness. ‘ I can tell my fans it was the euphoria (of winn...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his vote in a polling station in Jerusalem on Tuesday morning.  He arrived at the booth, located at the Paula Ben-Gurion elementary school, with his wife, Sara.  party: " We have so much to do to continue to strengthen the economy and development - but for that, everyone who [didn't] buy the media bluff should vote. This is a holy act and the essence of democracy. If you do not vote, you will get Lapid as prime minister." According to numerous polls taken throughout the last month, Likud is neck and neck with the Blue and White Party, led by Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid.  Netanyahu has been prime minister of Israel since 2009.

© Provided by Independent Digital News & Media Limited Barack Obama has joked that his wife would leave him if he ever ran for political office again. The former US president cracked his joke while speaking at a town hall in Berlin for an event organised by the Obama Foundation where he was was joined by "emerging European leaders" to discuss topics including climate change, inequality and nationalism He explained the organisation which bears his name was non-partisan, before making the joke about Michelle Obama. "I've held my last political office," the 57-year-old said. "Michelle would leave me if I ever ran for office again." He was greeted by a smattering of laughter from the audience, while Mr Obama continued talking with a straight face. The 44th US president went on to say that he remained "deeply invested" in issues including tolerance, equality, rule of law, democracy and human rights. While he ruled out a return hi...

Lokoja – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said army authorities had approved the establishment of a ‘Special Forces Battalion’ Barracks to be located in Okene, Kogi. Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Burtai (L), inspecting Guard of Honour, during the inauguration of the Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company (NAVMC) Buratai disclosed this on Friday to journalists in Okene after inspecting the proposed site of the new barracks at Okene Secondary School in Okene Local Government Area. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Ademo Salihu, Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Minna, Buratai said that the new barracks would enhance security of lives and property in Kogi. He named it ”109 Special Forces Battalion” Barracks, Okene, and said that its establishment was prompted by the strategic importance of Kogi in Nigeria, “being the gateway between the North and the Southern part of the country”. ”So, the Federal Government considers it very appropriate ...

Many politicians gain their wealth in business before getting into politics. Others use their political connections to make them money. Some are heirs or heiresses before they ever enter office. What follows are some of the wealthiest politicians in the world – and the stories of how they made so, so much money. 1. Silvio Berlusconi Net worth : $6.7B Country : Italy Position : Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is a Italian political figure who served as prime minister in four different governments. In fact, Berlusconi holds the title as the longest-serving PM in Italy since World War II. His party is the center-right side of Italy’s political spectrum. Clearly he knows how to stay in the people’s favor. Silvio Berlusconi © miqu77 / Shutterstock.com On the business side, Berlusconi is well-known for owning the Milan football club A.C. Milan from the 1980’s until 2017. He also holds a majority stake in the media company Mediaset. Some of Berlusconi’s wealth may have...