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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Pre-Tax Impact of Derivatives Designated as Net Investment Hedges on Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - Net Investment Hedges - Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	$ (64)	$ 29
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	3	6
Euro-Denominated Notes
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(60)	0
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	0	0
Sterling Notes
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	0	4
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	0	0
Cross-currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(4)	25
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	$ 3	$ 6

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