v3.26.1
Loans and borrowings (Details 1)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Principal
$ 17,939
Estimated future interest payments
9,337
Fiscal Year After Current Fiscal Year [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Principal
323
Estimated future interest payments
989
Second Fiscal Year After Current Fiscal Year [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Principal
1,700
Estimated future interest payments
930
Third Fiscal Year After Current Fiscal Year [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Principal
986
Estimated future interest payments
882
Fourth Fiscal Year After Current Fiscal Year [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Principal
3,457
Estimated future interest payments
844
Later Than Four Years And Not Later Than Nine Years [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Principal
3,582
Estimated future interest payments
1,791
Later Than Nine Years [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Principal
7,891
Estimated future interest payments
$ 3,901
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