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New York | The English-speaking world's two biggest economies are  embroiled in fresh political upheaval that threatens to derail global confidence already battered by deteriorating tensions over China.

Over 12 drama-packed hours, the United Kingdom's Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's attempted five-week suspension of Parliament  was unlawful, while across the Atlantic, the Democrats announced they would look at whether or not to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

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Jacob Greber writes about politics, economics and business from Canberra. He has been a Washington correspondent and economics correspondent. Connect with Jacob on Twitter. Email Jacob at jgreber@afr.com
Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com

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