Another candidate, Q Manivannan, did run despite also being in the UK on a student visa and they were elected as an MSP.

It follows the election of Holyrood's first two trans MSPs - Greens Iris Duane and Q Manivannan - earlier this month.

Numerous attempts to address overcrowding have failed to make a long-term impact and the population has reached critical levels.

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Steve Clarke still hopes to sort out his Scotland future before the World Cup and explains the omission of Hull City's Oli McBurnie from his squad.

Liberton/Gilmerton councillor Lesley Macinnes was appointed to the role following a vote of councilors on Tuesday evening. 

Perth and Kinross councillors have approved plans for a Carse of Gowrie artificial insemination centre to be converted into a distillery.

A Scottish Green Party member says she was asked to stand down as a candidate because of her student visa status, despite another candidate in the same situation being allowed to run, it is being reported.

Passengers have been urged to check ahead until the problem is fixed

Good morning, and welcome to the Unspun Morning Briefing. Today First Minister John Swinney unveils his Cabinet.