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Related parties transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Disclosure of associates [line items] |  |
Long-term convertible notes due from associated companies | $ 0 | $ 11
Associate One |  |
Disclosure of associates [line items] |  |
Investment ownership percentage | 21.60% | 20.00%
Associate Two |  |
Disclosure of associates [line items] |  |
Investment ownership percentage |  | 40.30%
Associate Three |  |
Disclosure of associates [line items] |  |
Investment ownership percentage |  | 8.80%

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