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Loans, borrowings, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments (Details 3) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)
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IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | $ 16,974
Estimated future interest payments | 9,796
Fiscal Year After Current Fiscal Year [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 513
Estimated future interest payments | 494
Second Fiscal Year After Current Fiscal Year [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 135
Estimated future interest payments | 977
Third Fiscal Year After Current Fiscal Year [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 1,690
Estimated future interest payments | 912
Fourth Fiscal Year After Current Fiscal Year [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 941
Estimated future interest payments | 860
Later Than Four Years And Not Later Than Nine Years [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 4,875
Estimated future interest payments | 2,055
Later Than Nine Years [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Principal | 8,820
Estimated future interest payments | $ 4,498

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