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The estimated net amount of existing gains or losses on cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

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Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payments on the derivative asset.

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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payments on the derivative liability.

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Amount, before tax and reclassification, of gain (loss) from derivative designated and qualifying as net investment hedge.

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The cash outflow for a financial contract that meets the hedge criteria as either a cash flow hedge, fair value hedge, or hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation.

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The cash inflow from a financial contract that meets the hedge criteria as either cash flow hedge, fair value hedge or hedge of net investment in foreign operations.

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The cash inflow for a financial contract that meets the hedge criteria as either a cash flow hedge, fair value hedge, or hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation.

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Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2027 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2026 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2026 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2026 JPY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2025 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2025 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2024 JPY (¥)
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
January 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Proceeds from/(payments for) net investment hedge terminations				28
February 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Payments for Hedge, Investing Activities		(6)
March 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Proceeds from Hedge, Financing Activities			2
March 2023 \| December 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Payments for Hedge, Investing Activities		(3)
March 2023 \| March 2026 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Payments for Hedge, Investing Activities		(7)
August 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Proceeds from/(payments for) net investment hedge terminations		3		6
Foreign Currency Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Investment Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax		(34)	(33)
Fair Value Hedging \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount		2,200	1,600
Notional Amount		2,200	1,600
Cash Flow Hedging \| Currency Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		253	332
Cash Flow Hedging \| Foreign Currency Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount		418	381
Notional Amount		591	575
Cash Flow Hedging \| Foreign Currency Contracts \| Forecast \| Subsequent Event
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within 12 Months	$ 6
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Fair Value Hedging \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount		600		500
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| January 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances, Termination of Hedging Instrument, Notional Amount				300						¥ 38,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| February 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances, Termination of Hedging Instrument, Notional Amount		52			€ 50
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| March 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances, Termination of Hedging Instrument, Notional Amount			$ 107						€ 100
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| March 2023 \| December 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances, Termination of Hedging Instrument, Notional Amount							$ 37	€ 32
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| March 2023 \| March 2026 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances, Termination of Hedging Instrument, Notional Amount		73			68
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| August 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances, Termination of Hedging Instrument, Notional Amount		120		$ 120		¥ 18,000				¥ 18,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| September 2025 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		120				18,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| June 2027 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		120				18,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| February 2027
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		105			100
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| March 2028
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		80			€ 68
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member] \| September 2027
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 120				¥ 18,000