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Employee benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities | $ 724 | $ 964
Non-current liabilities | 1,221 | 1,381
Payroll Related Charges And Other Remunerations [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities | 636 | 867
Share Based Payment [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities | 18 | 27
Employee Postretirement Obligation Provision [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Current liabilities | 70 | 70
Non-current liabilities | $ 1,221 | $ 1,381

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