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New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Spanish citizens from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla would be deported during the day via Türkiye. The Global Sumud flotilla's 50 vessels were seized by Israel, carrying 428 people from 44 countries.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden on May 21-22, focusing on preparations for the July NATO summit in Ankara, alliance unity, support for Ukraine, and developments related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israel's "piracy and banditry" against the Global Sumud Flotilla "in the strongest terms," saying Israel's attacks on the aid mission will not stop international solidarity with Palestinians or the pursuit of justice.The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, Israeli media reported. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail from Türkiye in a renewed attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.

New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Spanish citizens from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla would be deported during the day via Türkiye. The Global Sumud flotilla's 50 vessels were seized by Israel, carrying 428 people from 44 countries.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden on May 21-22, focusing on preparations for the July NATO summit in Ankara, alliance unity, support for Ukraine, and developments related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israel's "piracy and banditry" against the Global Sumud Flotilla "in the strongest terms," saying Israel's attacks on the aid mission will not stop international solidarity with Palestinians or the pursuit of justice.The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, Israeli media reported. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail from Türkiye in a renewed attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.

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Liverpool defender among nominees for UEFA's top award

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Liverpool defender among nominees for UEFA's top award

Virgil van Dijk

Dutch footballer Van Dijk competing against superstars Messi, Ronaldo, previous winners of UEFA Men's Player of the Year

Virgil van Dijk, a Dutch defender of English club Liverpool, has been shortlisted for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award Thursday.

Van Dijk, 28, is competing against the world superstars, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo as the European football's governing body announced the shortlist for the award, reducing the nominees’ number to three.

The winner of the award will be announced during this season's Champions League group stage draw -- set to be held in Monaco on Aug. 29.

Argentinian football star Messi won the award in 2011 and 2015. Meanwhile, Ronaldo became the winner in 2014, 2016 and 2017.

Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric was named as the UEFA Men's Player of the Year in 2018.

- Van Dijk becomes Liverpool essential

Dutch international Van Dijk has been regarded as one of the integral parts of Liverpool, helping the Reds win the UEFA Champions League and Super Cup trophies in 2019.

Last season, he had 50 appearances for Liverpool, scoring six goals and producing four assists.

Van Dijk played 12 Champions League matches for Liverpool last season and stayed for 90 minutes on the pitch in all these matches. He only missed one match due to the yellow card suspension.

In addition, Van Dijk became the English Premier League Player of the 2018-2019 season even though Manchester City were Premier League champions in 2019.

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