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Gillian Duncan

Gillian Duncan

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Gillian studied English-international relations (Hons) in her hometown at the University of Aberdeen before completing a postgraduate diploma in newspaper journalism at The Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies. She worked at The Press and Journal in Aberdeen for three years before joining The National as a business reporter in 2010. She left The National after having her first child in 2013, but returned in 2018 as a news reporter. She mainly writes about consumer issues.
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Hiking, jogging at 9.6 kph or faster, shovelling, fast cycling and playing football, basketball and tennis are all considered vigorous activities. Getty Images
About a third of world's population at risk of disease, WHO says

Number of people who do not meet the recommended levels of exercise projected to reach 35 per cent in 2030

HealthJune 26, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, right, is replacing Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, left, who he said was ‘a strong leader and a consensus-builder’. AP
Mark Rutte confirmed as next Secretary General of Nato

Dutch Prime Minister's appointment comes at a critical time for European security

EuropeJune 26, 2024
Gillian Duncan
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange gives thumbs up after arriving at Canberra Airport in Canberra on June 26. AFP
Assange walks free after admitting conspiracy

Founder of WikiLeaks on his way home to Australia

USJune 26, 2024
Gillian Duncan
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange looks out of the window as his plane approaches Bangkok for a layover. AFP
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange leaves Britain after US plea deal

Founder of WikiLeaks will appear in federal court in the Mariana Islands

USJune 24, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under fire for views expressed about Russian President Vladimir Putin. PA
Putin row casts shadow over Nigel Farage's Reform party

Reform leader's comment that peace talks should be held risks denting the rise of the upstart party

UKJune 24, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Passengers queue outside Manchester Airport's Terminal 1 after Sunday's power cut. Reuters
Passengers await lost luggage after Manchester Airport power cut

Officials say normal operations have resumed as investigation is launched into incident

UKJune 24, 2024
Gillian Duncan
An investigation has been launched into criminal damage caused to Stella Creasy's office in Walthamstow. Photo: Waltham Forest MPS / X
Labour candidate 'will not be intimidated' following attack on office

Graffiti was scrawled nearby calling the Labour Party 'child bombing liars'

UKJune 24, 2024
Gillian Duncan
The view from Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo space tourism rocket plane, 81km over California. Virgin Galactic
'Puffy face bird leg’ syndrome a danger for older space tourists

Microgravity causes the redistribution of bodily fluids and changes to the cardiovascular system, scientists warn

HealthJune 21, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Emirati showjumper Salim Al Suwaidi with his horse. Photo: Victoria Pertusa / The National
UAE's showjumping team shows 'warrior spirit' ahead of Olympics

Young team hopes to make their country proud

EuropeJune 21, 2024
Gillian Duncan
A woman looks at toys at a local market in Aubervilliers near Paris. Reuters
Muslims in Europe face 'rising discrimination over health care'

Number of hate incidents increased 'manyfold' in aftermath of Hamas’s attack against Israel, says Council of Europe

EuropeJune 20, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte delivers remarks to journalists upon arrival for an informal EU leaders summit in Brussels. AFP
Departing Dutch PM clinches race to become Nato's new head

Rival Klaus Iohannis withdrew from the contest on Thursday after Hungary backed Mark Rutte's bid

EuropeJune 20, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Former Syrian brigadier general Mohammed Hamo was acquitted of aiding and abetting war crimes in Syria in 2012. Reuters/file
Former Syrian general acquitted of war crimes by Swedish court

Prosecution failed to prove Mohammed Hamo's division was involved in 'indiscriminate attacks' or he played a role in providing arms for the assaults

EuropeJune 20, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Hanane Mansouri, 23, is standing for the Union of the Right and says she has faced racist abuse. Photo: Hanane Mansouri / Facebook
Right-wing French candidate targeted with anti-Arab insults

Law student says the comments by rivals on the left only motivate her

EuropeJune 20, 2024
Gillian Duncan
The exterior facade of Oceanic House. Photo: Beauchamp Estates
Buyer snaps up £15m London penthouse to beat Labour's tax grab

Purchaser wanted to avoid potential 1% rise in stamp duty surcharge that the opposition intends to introduce when it comes to power

UKJune 18, 2024
Gillian Duncan
A new test analyses eight blood-based biomarkers, using artificial intelligence to provide a Parkinson’s diagnosis with 100 per cent accuracy, experts say. Getty Images
AI blood test can predict Parkinson's seven years before diagnosis

Researchers say the test could help identify new treatments to slow or stop the development of the disease

HealthJune 18, 2024
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