Colm Ó Mongáin

The WHO says fake news spreads faster and more easily than the virus itself

'Fake news' undermining world's coronavirus response

Disinformation, or 'fake news' is not just harmless gossip, it is helping to spread the coronavirus.

This weekend marks the ninth anniversary of the Syrian Civil War

Military firepower remains primary weapon in Syrian war

After nine years of the Syrian Civil War, nearly a quarter of a million civilians have died and over five million refugees fled to nearby countries. RTÉ's Deputy Foreign Editor Colm Ó Mongáin reports that despite the violence, there is no sign of an effective peace process in place.

World • 15 Mar 20

A university student walks alone in the empty campus of the Roma Tre University in Italy

Why has coronavirus infected so many people in Italy?

With the largest cluster of Covid-19 cases in Europe, Italy is taking drastic measures to contain the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus • 05 Mar 20

Last April and again in September Benjamin Netanyahu (L) faced off against Benny Gantz

Resigned Israelis go to polls for third time in a year

Israel is once again heading for political deadlock as a majority coalition seems unlikely.

Analysis and Comment • 01 Mar 20

The ESB says it will stop buring coal at Moneypoint in Co Clare by 2025

Call for closure of Moneypoint power station

The coal-burning Moneypoint power plant in Co Clare should be closed as soon as possible, according to non-governmental organisation Christian Aid.

Environment • 21 Feb 20

Ireland has appealed against an EU Commission finding on Ireland providing illegal state aid to Apple

Ireland appeals ECJ state aid ruling against Luxembourg

The Department of Finance says it has lodged an appeal at the European Court of Justice against a State aid ruling made against Luxembourg by the EU's General Court last year because of its relevance to the European Commission's ruling against Ireland for its tax treatment of Apple.

Business • 20 Feb 20

Masoud Islami told reporters that the Trump International Hotel in Doonbeg is not at risk

Ambassador says US-linked properties not in danger

The Iranian Ambassador to Ireland has said US-linked facilities in Ireland are not in danger of a reprisal attack by Iran for the killing of General Qassam Soleimani in a US drone strike.

Ireland • 10 Jan 20

Phil Hogan expressed confidence that a trade deal could be secured if the UK altered its stance

Hogan hoping for more 'common sense approach' from UK

The European Trade Commissioner has said he does not take statements by the UK Prime Minister on Britain's future relationship with the EU entirely seriously.

Politics • 06 Jan 20

The riots in Chile were originally sparked by metro fare hikes

Irish witness to history - 2019 Chilean protests

When students began jumping subway barriers in Santiago in protest at metro fare hikes last October, nobody expected it would lead ultimately to an overhaul of the Chilean constitution.

2019 in Review • 27 Dec 19

Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs she will always be a Remainer

MEPs vote to approve new European Commission

The European Parliament has voted to approve the new European Commission.

Politics • 27 Nov 19