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Related parties transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
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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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