Spotify has announced it is adding more non-music content to its app.

The new offerings include news bulletins from National Public Radio, the BBC and others as well as longer video and audio podcasts and clips.

Spotify has more than 60 million regular users across 58 countries. It says about 20% pay for its premium ad-free subscription services.

Chief executive Daniel Ek said that represents more than half of the global market in "streaming dollars".

The company said it had also taken steps to match the music tracks it suggests to the various activities users engage in throughout their day.

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