small handful of animals as edible and all the rest they classify as disgusting. but don't you series about our complex relationship with animals? the great debate this week on d w ah, ah, this is dw news live from berlin, aftermath of voting delays and nigeria, as tans, presidential election. some polling stations are set to reopen. a vote counting is already underway by the africans.

largest democracy is grappling with security issues that lead to huge lines. also in the show, ukraine's forces step up a tag says russian mercenaries claim new victories near buck. mood. the ukraine says it still holds the strategic city and surprise victories at the berlin international film festival. a french documentary winds the coveted golden bear. while an 8 year old takes home the award for best actor. ah. i married evans dean, thanks for joining me. vote counting is underway in nigeria, falling a tightly contested presidential election, even while people in some areas of africa's largest democracy are still casting balance. security concerns and technical issues led the countries election authority to allow some rolling stations to reopen today. an estimated 90000000

people were eligible to vote and saturdays election. this will be the 1st time that a 3rd party candidate is believed to have a chance at winning the tom job. since nigeria is returned to democracy in 1999. d. w correspondent, marco coyer in the jury and city of kano, told us what to expect with ballad counting after a bumping voting process. absolutely, in the coming days, like you said, would be. 8 the call and all yesterday to a potential volunteer and then they would remain also on elections given that much was the result also not in any time after 7 pm yesterday, a lot of people were says, you know that we thought, i'm not sure if i got that configured in different places, even though that you like somebody has said,

of fish in the sunset that the give up on the beach by them which see that you see the results from is there are also this may not happen as a result of pockets of election, the sampling units will be open across, you know, the kind of the rush they're pulling units could not conduct electric yesterday as a result due to balance them. it's actually because, as i said, so today is a little bit off site for you. that's also hope that everything comes out at the end of the day in the city, i'm a call across the nation. have you heard from the main candidates? have they responded to all these reports of violence and technical issues during the election? i mean all 4 of them, the sub consent,

the country they said yesterday we saw the proceed on 2 of them also came out to see it, but then the was sinless. in terms of the you know, the mens all ology you know, did what they're supposed to do with, you know, how well, but so aside, the leaders said they were also concerned some of the pocketbook balance there under the technology in some way. so we see that most of them would say, happy with the procedure. one of them particularly says he will give kudos to them . so i believe that the results are coming in is 15 who, who will be hearing from them? what position they will say that would be what we know in the coming out with a today and of course as a continued right. so we know that the elections have been extended to

today in response to the trouble and the difficulties with vandalism and violence yesterday. but what other measures are being taken to ensure that this poll will be considered free and fair? i suppose was every one of the most niger and to me is the difference of the difference between different like some other adobe, some of the boys. but the rock on close especially, you know, with the sort of violence and the witnesses will not be much in some places that is raising beats of doubt, but be young adults. so was the level of hope that i see. i mean, one of the things that remains with me yes, would be covered if a shed some initial people up on tonight's time where mid life. so a lot of people still there where there was no possible way using that. like i said,

you know, once with the, the process to the end, we want to see that this is credible that this is that, that could be some level of doubt that all thought which was what every night to read. if one feel barrels of i'm now good. oh that the process will be inside both the kitchen though we have been here run that you're in the procedure d. w is a mako koya in kind of nigeria, a mock a thank you so much to ukraine now, where fighting has intensified in the east of the country between russia's mercenary wagner group and ukrainian forces. wagner claims it is taking over villages around the key city of bar mood. bond ukraine says the villages remain under caves control the thought to us have a tough top. they are predicting voc moved an idiot around it from moscow's lead to offensive. they know,

and they have to fight for every bit of the land. a lot on the women at the moment were firing at enemy infantry in the open records were eliminating the wagner group which constantly attacks our positions, mostly on them of the boys much were holding off their attacks. beverly, that's all we're working against. infantry with the relentless rush and shelling and back mode has destroyed most of the buildings. a city known for its salt and tip from mines was once home to 80000 residence. it said goes down now in one of the buildings. these ukrainian for just a taking shelter from the russian bombing google, she would look up beautiful. the city was supposed to look how well developed the infrastructure of the city was, see what they've done to it. and in, and this is not the only city. this is now obama has become a stronghold mutual and i wish they would break their teeth,

trying to chew it. a little girl. the back for back more is the longest running and bloodiest in rushes. what on you green. it's capture. good. give russia a foot hoyt in that next region. and it's 1st thickness, 2nd victory. in months. possibly the head of freshest militia, buckner group. yes, guinea pig brushing claims. it forces have captured a religion in north of buck more in eastern ukraine. and just for did released by russia regression if seen the at the front line in back moved. i eco has been fully taken under our control. wagner group regiments, fully control bear. he's a marquee,

if adamant it forces i standing there ground despite rush us constant attacks. let's get a look now at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. an unmanned russians, so use a spacecraft, has successfully docked with the international space station. the capsule will eventually bring home one us astronaut and to russian cosmonaut. their mission had to be extended after their original return vehicle suffered a coolant leak. in israel, thousands of protesters have gathered for the 8th week in a row after the country's government move closer to pushing through a controversial judicial overhaul. prime minister benjamin netanyahu says the judiciary has too much power over elected officials. critics say the plan changes are an attack on democracy. the berlin, international film festival has come to a close with some surprising winners of the gold and silver bears. the top prize

has gone to a french documentary, while the not for best leading performance goes to the youngest ever winter in berlin l. a. history. so this was without a question the most emotional moment of this year's awards ceremony. spanish child act as a fear repaired or when the server bear for the best leading performance. but as your cell and now i want to thank the jewelry for giving me this prize. you. it is very special to me is simply nathan, him and bell. but i am out of a 120000 species of bees. will taro touched the hearts of the jury and the audience with her portrayal of an 8 year old, who reveals her transgender identity to family members and friends? the jury. there are many still the bears, but only one golden bear, the price for the best film. i am honored and i am overwhelmed to present this years golden bear to still hang a dental and all of the producers to let em all is

a french documentary by nicholas billy ban as sensitive portrayal of people suffering from mental disorders. or i want to this to be able to smoke, to you don't. if shocked by with them, at least recognize what units us be beyond our differences. in the 40 and more people in a house on the baltic, sea ice between writers block for one and some are fun for the others. raging forest fires draw closer and closer. readings, we were queen. a fire brings german director christiane pet saw his 2nd silva bear the grand jury price. her performance is a give to us all said to re present interest and stuart about transgender actor

t. i n a who went to silver bare for the best supporting role in the thriller till the end of the night on stage to night error. thank the films makers and her parents. thanks for supporting we're always giving me the space to be who i. i wanted to be always 8 bears, one golden and 7 silver found a new home tonight. and with this, the 73rd berlin film festival comes to an end. and for more on the berlin allan join the studio by d. w as an a chevy, who has been reporting from the film festival for 10 days out of my gosh, a lot of movies, i'm sure, but it seems once again, the actual winners are a surprise. yes, indeed. international jury again, marina manage to surprise us,

especially with the winner for the golden bear. still at a more is the only documentary in this year's competition. and it follows the life on the adam, and it's like a floating house bode like structure on the sand. that m serves as a day care for people with mental disorders. and what is really interesting about this movie and, and direct and nicolai bell pointed that out yesterday at the gala as well. is that you don't know right from the beginning it, who is a patient and who may be as a caregiver or a social worker. so it is not, it's not a patronizing movie or hierarchical it is really communal and inclusive. and that's really nice about it. it's a heartwarming documentary but not something that i personally would have chosen as the golden bear a decision. however, i can fully support and go with a 100 percent. is the silver bear for the best leading performance to sophia or tara,

or she is the youngest ever winner of that price. and her performance is really incredible. in 20000 species of bees, where she placed a transgender child who reveals that tried certain transgender identity to her family and is actually on the search for a new name there. and that was really powerful, really impressive. and right, when i saw that film in the movie, there was a lot of applause after and there were bravo. and i had goose bumps. i knew right away. this was something really special. yeah, she's a very talented child. absolutely. really heartwarming to see how she accepted her award as well. so what else stood out for you at this year's festival? well, 1st and foremost, i think it was just barely paula back to life again after 2 years of like downsize pandemic versions of berlin. olive was back there were many people, many journalists from all over the world, also the audience who could buy tickets and get involved in the festival, which is something really special about the bell. and i live in general. and we

also had them start back who he saw sean, penn, we saw john malkovich, adrian brody, kate planchet, steven spielberg, of course, who got the honorary bear and personal highlight for me, was helen mirren with her film golda. i think she's just so great. so charismatic and funny, a really, really great woman at was also really good for me. was that there was a lot of solidarity for iran and ukraine as well. shown at the balance. yeah, that was great and important. yeah. did of these and a terrific, thank you so much for your insights on the berlin hour. you're up to date, andy w, news for me and the team. thanks for watching interest, global economy, portfolio w business. here's a closer look at the project.