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Senators say they’re concerned about the growing list of vacancies in the upper chamber, as the appointment process for new members remains unclear. There are currently nine vacant seats in the Senate, with six more senators due to retire by the end of 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney has not appointed any senators since taking office last spring.The federal government’s website says there are also 24 vacancies on the independent advisory board for Senate appointments, the body that provides non-binding, merit-based recommendations to the prime minister.New applications and nominations for Senate appointments through the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments…

Jim Chalmers is pledging to save more than he spends in the Budget due in just over a week, as the Cabinet prepares to make the final decisions on its measures.The Treasurer says his “most responsible yet” Budget papers will show a net saving for the second time in a row and larger-than-usual cuts.He’s also looking to bank all upward revisions to revenue – despite last week playing down suggestions from economists that the government was in line to reap as much as $30 billion in windfall tax take because of the Iran war and growing inflation.“There will be more…

Two activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla have been presented before an Israeli court days after they were abducted following their detention with 175 other campaigners by Israel in international waters near Greece.Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila have been on a hunger strike during their detention although they have continued to drink water.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe Global Sumud Flotilla comprising more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy on April 12 with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing the Republican of using his office for “retaliation” to punish the group for its political work and asking a federal judge to block his investigations and litigation against the organization.”ActBlue is trying to take me down,” Paxton, who is running for Senate in Texas, wrote on X. “I sued the fundraising platform for deceiving Americans by lying about its donation processes that allow fraudulent and foreign donations.”I will hold those who break the law accountable.”The ActBlue lawsuit, filed Friday in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights remarkable road trips, cool coin collections — and a lot more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. American Culture Quiz! How…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At Churchill Downs, where the Kentucky Derby draws million-dollar horses and global attention, the cost of stabling those prized thoroughbreds is surprisingly modest — a reality that becomes clear beyond the grandstands and away from the pageantry.Here, in what’s known as the “backside of the Downs,” the track operates like a small, self-contained community, with 47 barns housing the horses and as many as 600 workers living and working on site.INSIDE THE KENTUCKY DERBY: WHAT FANS DON’T SEE AT CHURCHILL DOWNS ON RACE DAY About 1,400 horses fill the…

Prime Minister Mark Carney met Sunday with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in his nation’s capital ahead of the European Political Community summit, a gathering touching on strategic co-operation in politics, security and infrastructure. Canada is the first non-European country to attend these meetings, which have taken place twice a year since they began after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The meetings include EU countries and others, such as Iceland, Turkey and Ukraine itself.Carney thanked Pashinyan for the invitation to attend the summit during their meeting, saying it comes at a “crucial time” for Europe and European values.The…

High-profile recruits Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Christian Petracca have powered Gold Coast to a drought-breaking 20-point win over GWS.Having lost 15 of their last 16 encounters against the Giants, the Suns snapped a 12-year losing run in the ‘Expansion Cup’ at People First Stadium.Gold Coast briefly conceded the lead late in the second quarter, but were otherwise untroubled in securing the 11.17 (83) to 8.15 (63) win on Sunday night.Melbourne premiership hero Petracca continued his outstanding start to his Gold Coast career, racking up 29 disposals and slotting two crucial goals.But former Western Bulldogs forward Ugle-Hagan played an equally important cameo,…

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan: The Asian Development Bank said on Sunday (May 3) it was ready to deliver urgent help to the countries in the Pacific region, which has been rattled by the war in the Middle East and resulting fuel shortages.Speaking at the ADB’s annual 59th meeting in Uzbekistan’s ancient city of Samarkand, ADB President Masato Kanda said Pacific region’s countries have been especially exposed to the conflict and required urgent help to address their energy needs.”Beyond this immediate support, we are ready to support Pacific countries to build resilience against external shocks through diversifying energy sources,” he said.Earlier on Sunday,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eve Plumb has a piece of advice for young Hollywood.The “Brady Bunch” star, best known as America’s most memorable middle child Jan Brady, said a single rule helped her avoid the traps that have derailed countless child actors — and it started with refusing to go along with everything.”I think that the power to say no is very valuable as an actor,” Plumb exclusively told Fox News Digital. “And as a person, we always talk about setting boundaries. And my parents always made sure that I had time off and that I…