Charlie Metcalfe
Journalist. Writer. Researcher.
People-smuggling influencers. Rocket-wielding pastors. Laser-shooting archaeologists.
I tell stories about our world on the edge.
Over 20 major media outlets including BBC News, WIRED, and The Guardian.
A selection of my journalism.
When war came to their country, they built a map.
Meet the radio-obsessed civilian shaping Ukraine’s drone defense
Top 10 most-read MIT Technology Review stories of 2024. Featured on Longreads.
How an Iraqi Instagram Influencer Became a People Smuggler
On the ground in Ukraine’s largest Starlink repair shop