Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 28 May 2012

1. CABINET IS WORTH £70M CLAIMS REPORT

David Cameron is worth nearly £4million and the combined wealth of his Cabinet is nearly £70million, according to analysis published by Wealth-X, a consultancy specialising in analysing the finances of US politicians. The analysts found that two-thirds of the Cabinet — 18 out of 29 ministers — are millionaires.

2. SYRIA REBELS 'SHARE BLAME' FOR MASSACRE

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Syrian rebels were partly responsible for the massacre of more than 100 people in the Houla district. The area was controlled by rebels and some victims had been killed at point blank range, he said. UN special envoy Kofi Annan has flown to Damascus for talks.

Massacre of children in Houla is a 'game-changer' for Syria

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3. ENGLAND FANS 'MAY COME HOME IN COFFINS'

Sol Campbell has advised England fans not to travel to the Euro 2012 tournament in Ukraine and Poland due to the threat of violence and racism. The former England and Arsenal star said: “Stay at home, watch it on TV. Don’t risk it because you could end up coming back in a coffin.” The families of Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have cancelled their plans to attend.

Campbell warns England fans they could die at Euro 2012

4. LADY WARSI TOLD TO STAND DOWN

Conservative Party co-chairman Lady Warsi has referred herself to the Parliamentary standards watchdog following allegations that she claimed up to £165.50 a night while staying at a house belonging to Dr Wafik Moustafa, who insists he was "helping out" and received no rent. He says he is “disgusted” that she claimed taxpayers’ money for the free accommodation. Critics have urged Warsi to stand down while the charges are investigated.

Tories put the boots - and stilettos - in to Baroness Warsi

5. FACE CHEWER SHOT IN MIAMI

Police in Miami have shot dead a naked man who was chewing the face of another naked man. Officers had been called after drivers saw the pair fighting on a bike track. After the biter ignored their orders for him to desist they shot him. Even after being injured by the shooting he continued to chew so the officers shot him again.

6. LEVESON: PROTESTER BURSTS IN ON BLAIR

A protester burst in on Tony Blair's evidence to the Leveson inquiry and denounced the former prime minister for allegedly being "paid off for the Iraq war" by US bank JP Morgan. Blair calmly dismissed the claims. Earlier, Blair had complained that the Daily Mail had made personal attacks on him and his family.

Leveson: protester steals Tony Blair show with 'war criminal' cry

7. HANEKE WINS PALME D'OR AT CANNES

Michael Haneke's film Amour has won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and British director Ken Loach took the Jury Prize for his comedy, The Angel's Share. Haneke's film, which follows an elderly Parisian couple as they prepare for death, beat Matteo Garrone celebrity satire to the award. The much-hyped Holy Motors took nothing.

Cannes 2012: Michael Haneke, and Ken Loach win awards

8. CLEGG OPPOSES GAY FREE VOTE

Nick Clegg has criticised David Cameron for allowing Conservative MPs to have a free vote on gay marriage legislation. "I personally don’t think this is something which should be subject to a great free-for-all because we are not asking people to make a decision of conscience," he said. He added that the introduction of civil partnerships under Labour was a whipped vote.

9. QATADA CASE DELAYED BY MONTHS

Radical cleric Abu Qatada will remain in Britain for at least five more months as he launches a new appeal against his deportation. His legal team told a bail hearing there was evidence he would be tortured if he was sent to Jordan, but it will not be ready until the autumn. He is also prepared to appeal to Europe if he loses his fight here.

10. HOT TICKET – POSH PLAY FOR AUSTERITY UK

A revival of Laura Wade’s hit 2010 Royal Court play, Posh, has opened in London’s West End. Wade’s satire of an elite Oxbridge dining club causing mayhem has been revised for post-riot, austerity-ravaged, Tory-led Britain. “Wickedly funny”, says The Times. Duke of York Theatre, until 4 August.

Bullingdon play Posh updated for post-riots, austerity Britain