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Related parties transactions - Investments in associated companies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Investments in associated companies
Beginning balance			$ 293	$ 10
Purchases			8	0
Share of (loss) from associated companies recognized in Consolidated Income Statement	$ (1)	$ 0	(15)	0
Gains on fair value remeasurements recognized in Consolidated Income Statement			142	0
Recognition of business combinations			(348)	0
Ending balance	$ 80	$ 10	$ 80	$ 10

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Increase (Decrease) Through Business Combinations, Investments In Associates Accounted For Using Equity Method

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The gains (losses) including exchange differences recognised in profit or loss on the fair value measurement of assets. [Refer: At fair value [member]]

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The amount of investments in associates accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Total for all associates [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method]

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The cash outflow for the purchase of interests in investments accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Investments accounted for using equity method]

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The entity's share of the profit (loss) of associates accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Total for all associates [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method; Profit (loss)]

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